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.

Lawrence Tech, Wayne Westland Schools partner on $80,000 skilled trade scholarships

A new partnership between Lawrence Tech University and Wayne Westland Schools is going to make it easier for teens to carve out a trade skills career like welding, EMTs, chefs and mechanics.

Ballot drive launched to bypass Gov. Whitmer's veto of school voucher plan

The proposals would let Michigan students attend private schools and pay other educational expenses with scholarship accounts funded by people and corporations that would get equivalent income tax credits for their donations.

Southfield schools add 1 remote learning day a week

Fridays will be virtual learning days for students in the Southfield Public School District.

White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools

The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.

1st Black astronaut to walk in space speaks with, inspires Pontiac middle schoolers

"I guess the lesson there, is we all have dreams," he said. "We are all human beings, it doesn’t matter the color of your skin. What’s important is what’s up here, using this brain to accomplish whatever you want to."

Photos appear to show lap-dancing, paddling at Kentucky school homecoming event

A Kentucky school district has handed down discipline after photos of “inappropriate student-led activities” at a homecoming event made the rounds on social media.