Clear backpacks and no lockers; changes coming to Oxford High School when students return

Only clear backpacks, no lockers, and a zero tolerance policy for breaking the rules are some of the changes that await Oxford High School students when they return to class.

New Detroit Center for Innovation to be built on Ilitch-owned land

The $250 million-campus will operate through the University of Michigan, serving as the school's latest education hub in Detroit.

Michigan ranks 49th in student to counselor ratio with shortage having lasting impact

FOX 2 has learned school counselors aren’t as readily available in school districts around the state. Michigan ranks 49th out of 50 states in student to counselor ratio, with 671 students for every one school counselor.

Plymouth-Canton high schools to be virtual next week after Thursday's lockdown

Classes at Canton High School, Plymouth High School, and Salem High School will be taught virtually next week after reports of a gun on campus prompted a lockdown Thursday.

Oxford students prepare to return to school after deadly mass shooting

Some students in the Oxford Community Schools district will begin returning to class for the first time since the Oxford High School shooting last week.

Conquer the Bus at Utica Community Schools Bus, Bounce and Hiring Event held; drivers still needed

At least 15 people applied at the event, and the school is looking to fill at least 40 spots. The district is looking to hire full time and part time employees. UCS will walk you through and pay for the certification process

Virtual reality changing how professors teach at Eastern Michigan

"Virtual reality is poised to take off," said Professor Michael McVey, EMU Teacher Education Department. "They can just put on their goggles and enter into the virtual space."

Martin Luther King HS students stage walk-out over lack of COVID-19 safety

"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."

Lawsuit alleges Farmington Public Schools discriminates against Black teachers, students

A lawsuit filed against Farmington Public Schools alleges that the district discriminates against Black teachers, students, and staff. Former Deputy School Superintendent Aaron Johnson said he witnessed racist practices for years.

Mice and ant sightings at Southfield school prompts building closure for rest of week

Students attending classes at the district's Lathrup campus will be learning remotely for the remainder of the week after rodents and insects were spotted inside the building.

Michigan's school COVID outbreaks climb as vaccines open up for kids

Michigan's COVID-19 cases are climbing with most of the outbreaks linked to schools as many districts have stopped daily testing.

Another mask mandate debate brews in Grosse Pointe as school board considers defying county health order

The question of whether school districts have the authority to ignore county mask orders dominated the discussion after a trustee proposed a resolution to "release" students and staff from the rule.

Congresswomen Lawrence, Dingell read to preschoolers to highlight importance of early childhood education

Congresswomen Brenda Lawrence and Debbie Dingell read to Metro Detroit preschoolers to highlight the importance of investing in early childhood education. The Build Back Better Act would bolster budgets for educating young children.

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign

The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.

What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic

Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.

6-year-old left with hickeys on neck after extreme bullying incident at Spring ISD elementary

A mother says her 6-year-old daughter was excessively bullied at her Spring ISD elementary school. The officers investigating told her they consider one incident a sexual assault.

Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students

Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.