Group representing kids with special needs files restraining order in court to keep schools open
Patrick Donohue who has a daughter who suffered a severe brain injury, points to how students - especially those with special needs - have regressed and suffered socially, emotionally and academically.
Patrick Donohue who has a daughter who suffered a severe brain injury, points to how students - especially those with special needs - have regressed and suffered socially, emotionally and academically.
Oxford High School to reopen in January after Nov. 30th shooting, district says
Oxford Community Schools has shared its tentative plan for when students will return to the Oxford High School building after the Nov. 30 mass shooting.
Oxford Community Schools has shared its tentative plan for when students will return to the Oxford High School building after the Nov. 30 mass shooting.
Michigan State University requires COVID-19 vaccine or negative test to attend athletic, arts events
MSU is requiring people attending sports or arts events to show proof of COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test.
MSU is requiring people attending sports or arts events to show proof of COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test.
Doctors concerned about COVID-19 omicron variant as students return to school
As children return to school after the holiday break, the omicron COVID-19 variant is a concern that can't be ignored, doctors say.
As children return to school after the holiday break, the omicron COVID-19 variant is a concern that can't be ignored, doctors say.
Detroit schools: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students 'likely' by next school year
Children age 5-11 are already cleared to receive reduced versions of the COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA is considering booster shots for teens age 12-15 this week.
Children age 5-11 are already cleared to receive reduced versions of the COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA is considering booster shots for teens age 12-15 this week.
Detroit, other schools greet new year with virtual and canceled classes
Detroit opted to cancel the first three days of class this week amid an historically high COVID-19 infection rate through the city. Several other schools have gone virtual as well.
Detroit opted to cancel the first three days of class this week amid an historically high COVID-19 infection rate through the city. Several other schools have gone virtual as well.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Detroit schools cancels classes M-W next week, citing city's high COVID-19 infectious rate
On Wednesday, the district said it will reevaluate how to proceed moving forward with bringing kids back to school. The district also said that a student vaccine mandate is likely by the first day of school next year.
On Wednesday, the district said it will reevaluate how to proceed moving forward with bringing kids back to school. The district also said that a student vaccine mandate is likely by the first day of school next year.
COVID-19 in Michigan: MDHHS urges schools to require masks for students, staff
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging schools to require masks when students return from the holiday break. While the department isn't implementing a mask mandate, it is pushing schools to set protocols to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging schools to require masks when students return from the holiday break. While the department isn't implementing a mask mandate, it is pushing schools to set protocols to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
University of Michigan to require COVID-19 vaccine boosters, negative tests in winter semester
While classes will resume in-person next semester, vaccines and testing will be integral parts of the university's safety measures.
While classes will resume in-person next semester, vaccines and testing will be integral parts of the university's safety measures.
Whitmer signs new Michigan law allowing public schools to use non-teaching staff as substitutes
A new bill signed last week will work as a temporary stopgap for the growing pressure schools and teachers face amid staff shortages and educator burnout.
A new bill signed last week will work as a temporary stopgap for the growing pressure schools and teachers face amid staff shortages and educator burnout.
Lathrup Village mayor creates Rochester University scholarship after son, 21, dies from sickle cell anemia
Lathrup Village Mayor Kelly Garrett is honoring her son who died from sickle cell anemia with a scholarship at Rochester University.
Lathrup Village Mayor Kelly Garrett is honoring her son who died from sickle cell anemia with a scholarship at Rochester University.
Wayne State University moving classes online until Jan. 31 due to COVID-19 omicron variant
Wayne State University classes will be virtual through Jan. 31, 2022 due to the COVID-19 omicron spread and virus cases in the Detroit area.
Wayne State University classes will be virtual through Jan. 31, 2022 due to the COVID-19 omicron spread and virus cases in the Detroit area.
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
Oakland County students push for law changes, better mental health support after Oxford High School shooting
Sunrise Oakland, a group led by Oakland County students, wants to create change in the wake of the Oxford High School shooting.
Sunrise Oakland, a group led by Oakland County students, wants to create change in the wake of the Oxford High School shooting.
First 2 weeks of new Oakland University semester is online only to slow Covid spread
Oakland University has had mandatory vaccines since August of this year with a campus of 17,500 students. But Covid is not going away - and starting January 5, classes will start out online- for two weeks.
Oakland University has had mandatory vaccines since August of this year with a campus of 17,500 students. But Covid is not going away - and starting January 5, classes will start out online- for two weeks.
Port Huron to buy gaming trailer, pilot e-gaming program to incentivize learning
The city council approved spending $60,000 on a new video gaming trailer that will be brought to the high school.
The city council approved spending $60,000 on a new video gaming trailer that will be brought to the high school.
University of Michigan mandates COVID-19 booster at all campuses; Omicron variant detected at Ann Arbor campus
The University of Michigan is mandating the COVID-19 vaccine booster for students, staff, and faculty at all three campuses, as well as for Michigan Medicine employees.
The University of Michigan is mandating the COVID-19 vaccine booster for students, staff, and faculty at all three campuses, as well as for Michigan Medicine employees.
Michigan State University mandates COVID-19 vaccine booster
Michigan State University will require students, staff, and faculty to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster.
Michigan State University will require students, staff, and faculty to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster.
2 more Wayne County students charged for making school threats; 41 charged since Oxford High School shooting
Two more Wayne County students are facing charges for making threats against Metro Detroit schools.
Two more Wayne County students are facing charges for making threats against Metro Detroit schools.