Oakland and Washtenaw County school mask orders lift Feb. 28
The two counties announced the decision weeks ago, but wanted to give districts time to prepare for the change in policy. The CDC also dropped its mask recommendations for most of America last week.
The two counties announced the decision weeks ago, but wanted to give districts time to prepare for the change in policy. The CDC also dropped its mask recommendations for most of America last week.
Lincoln Park High School students allegedly smoke meth in bathroom, police investigating
"I am confident our community will come together to help ensure the students involved in this incident receive the help and support they need,” said Lincoln Park Superintendent Terry Dangerfield.
"I am confident our community will come together to help ensure the students involved in this incident receive the help and support they need,” said Lincoln Park Superintendent Terry Dangerfield.
Education Department erases $415M in student loan debt for 16,000 borrowers
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
In total, the Biden administration has approved $2 billion in loan forgiveness for students allegedly defrauded by their schools.
Some US school systems pause diversity programs amid pushback
“What they have become are Trojan horses for all of these divisive programs that push really illiberal ideas like segregated groups based on race, privilege walks, privilege bingo,” said Asra Nomani, the organization’s vice president for strategy and investigations.
“What they have become are Trojan horses for all of these divisive programs that push really illiberal ideas like segregated groups based on race, privilege walks, privilege bingo,” said Asra Nomani, the organization’s vice president for strategy and investigations.
Swartz Creek school officials create Adele remix to announce snow day
Swartz Creek school administrators created a remix of Adele's "Hello" to announce Friday's snow day.
Swartz Creek school administrators created a remix of Adele's "Hello" to announce Friday's snow day.
Michigan school principal resigns after he made 51 grade changes, investigation finds
Mike Gilchrist had led the west Michigan school since 2001. He resigned last week following an investigation that he made dozens of grade changes without teacher consent.
Mike Gilchrist had led the west Michigan school since 2001. He resigned last week following an investigation that he made dozens of grade changes without teacher consent.
Ferris State defends decision to suspend professor over profanity-filled video
Professor Barry Mehler said the provocative language and encouragement of students to skip in-person class was meant to "get their juices flowing."
Professor Barry Mehler said the provocative language and encouragement of students to skip in-person class was meant to "get their juices flowing."
Detroit Public Schools to invest $700 million to update buildings
COVID-19 relief funding will be used to upgrade Detroit schools, build new buildings, and reactivate some closed buildings.
COVID-19 relief funding will be used to upgrade Detroit schools, build new buildings, and reactivate some closed buildings.
Survey shows 'Staffing at a breaking point' for Michigan teachers, impacting morale
"The educator shortage is having an impact on students and educators alike," said Paula Herbart. "Michigan teachers, support staff, and other public school employees are at a breaking point."
"The educator shortage is having an impact on students and educators alike," said Paula Herbart. "Michigan teachers, support staff, and other public school employees are at a breaking point."
Michigan Lottery contributed $1.41 billion to School Aid Fund in 2021
It's the most money the Michigan Lottery has ever contributed to the school's education fund.
It's the most money the Michigan Lottery has ever contributed to the school's education fund.
Don't make 'kill lists,' Macomb County prosecutor warns students
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said his office has received reports from police about “kill lists” made by students.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said his office has received reports from police about “kill lists” made by students.
Michigan counties rescinding school mask orders; Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne to lift mandate Feb. 28
The health division at the county said a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, as well as increasing vaccination rates as the reason for lifting the order.
The health division at the county said a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, as well as increasing vaccination rates as the reason for lifting the order.
Ingham County drops mask mandate as other Michigan counties weigh similar move
Michigan county health departments are weighing whether to lift mandated face covering rules at schools, following a decline in the COVID-19 cases from the omicron surge.
Michigan county health departments are weighing whether to lift mandated face covering rules at schools, following a decline in the COVID-19 cases from the omicron surge.
Substitute teacher removed from Farmington High School after making racist comment toward Black student
A substitute teacher at Farmington High School was recorded making a racist comment to a Black student.
A substitute teacher at Farmington High School was recorded making a racist comment to a Black student.
Education leaders around state talk need for Whitmer's proposed $2.3B proposal
"It wasn’t caused by the pandemic it was just exacerbated by the pandemic," said Dr. Kevin Miller, St. Clair RESA.
"It wasn’t caused by the pandemic it was just exacerbated by the pandemic," said Dr. Kevin Miller, St. Clair RESA.
AT&T contributes $50K for Connected Learning Center in Detroit
Detroit is the fifth city to have a Connected Learning Center. AT&T plans to open 20 in underserved communities nationwide.
Detroit is the fifth city to have a Connected Learning Center. AT&T plans to open 20 in underserved communities nationwide.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposes $2.3 billion to entice more teachers
Full-time K-12 public employees would get $2,000 and an additional $2,000 if they came back to the district next year. Counselors and social workers would also get bonuses.
Full-time K-12 public employees would get $2,000 and an additional $2,000 if they came back to the district next year. Counselors and social workers would also get bonuses.
Family sues after Metro Detroit 4th grader burned by scalding water when teacher left kettle unattended
A family is suing a teacher and Grand Rapids-based EDUStaff after a girl was severely burned at an Eastpointe elementary school.
A family is suing a teacher and Grand Rapids-based EDUStaff after a girl was severely burned at an Eastpointe elementary school.
Former University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel returns to faculty role after firing
Mark Schlissel, who was fired from his role as president of the University of Michigan earlier this month, will return to his faculty role as of now.
Mark Schlissel, who was fired from his role as president of the University of Michigan earlier this month, will return to his faculty role as of now.
Oakland University tells 5,500 students they received full scholarships by mistake
Oakland University says prospective students received messages that they had been awarded a full tuition scholarship but it was sent in error.
Oakland University says prospective students received messages that they had been awarded a full tuition scholarship but it was sent in error.