Education

Usually just before a theatrical performance, someone shouts "break a leg!" MacKale McGuire, staring in the lead role of his school's rendition of "High School Musical" has a cheeky reply: "I beat you too it."

Professor Barry Mehler said he believed his 14-minute video was simply to get his students' "juices flowing" following a rant that used profanities and made a sexual reference.

A woman who says she lost her job for criticizing COVID-19 policies in Rochester Community Schools has reached a deal with the district.

For the first time in more than a year, students are able to board school buses without wearing masks as the CDC has relaxed some of its requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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.

"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.

“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 administrators created a remix of Adele's "Hello" to announce Friday's snow day.

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.

Professor Barry Mehler said the provocative language and encouragement of students to skip in-person class was meant to "get their juices flowing."

COVID-19 relief funding will be used to upgrade Detroit schools, build new buildings, and reactivate some closed buildings.

"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."

It's the most money the Michigan Lottery has ever contributed to the school's education fund.

Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said his office has received reports from police about “kill lists” made by students.

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.

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.

A substitute teacher at Farmington High School was recorded making a racist comment to a Black student.

"It wasn’t caused by the pandemic it was just exacerbated by the pandemic," said Dr. Kevin Miller, St. Clair RESA.