After a turbulent summer for Michigan school districts, students finally return to class
In a frantic final few moves this month, districts in Oakland and Wayne County will need to enforce mask mandates for their students when the school year kicks off - which it is for many this week.
Hostile school board meetings have members calling it quits
A growing number of school board members are resigning or questioning their willingness to serve as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies over how racial issues are taught, masks in schools, and COVID-19 vaccines and testing requirements.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
More than half of all Michigan K-12 students attend schools wheres masks are mandated
The governor's office said 54% of all students in traditional public schools are subject to masking requirements. That includes students in six of the 10 most populated counties in Michigan.
Wayne County to mandate masks for all students and staff for upcoming school year
The decision affects some 220,000 students in dozens of K-12 school districts throughout the county.
Macomb County parents demand school mask mandate after Oakland County announcement
Parents in Macomb County rallied Wednesday, demanding the county mandate masks in schools after Oakland County did.
University of Michigan says 91% of students have gotten COVID-19 vaccine ahead of fall semester start
According to University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel, 91% of students on the Ann Arbor campus are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hundreds protest outside Oakland County health department over new school mask mandate
About 200,000 children go to school in Oakland County, where the order impacts public, private, and charter settings.
Oakland County Health Department mandates masks for schools K-12
The Oakland County Health Department is requiring that all students, staff, and faculty wear masks in schools, regardless of vaccination status, to prevent spreading COVID-19.
Oak Park schools hiring now to fill school bus driver openings
Steve Burnett says school bus drivers in his district earn about $19 per hour to start, but there are job requirements.
Oakland University requires COVID-19 vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff on campus
Oakland University is now requiring all students and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend classes and activities on campus.
No decision yet by Livonia schools on forcing masks in classrooms after hearing arguments on both sides
"I do not want my child in a mask," said one woman. "He is in third grade, he needs to see his friends' faces, see their smiles, interact, be rambunctious outside at recess, and have a great time without a mask."
Warren schools requiring face masks for all students and staff
Parents in Warren will have to make sure their children are wearing masks when school starts as the district is the latest to require masks for all students and staff.
Ease your mask mandates or pay up, Fla. Board of Education warns districts
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Nonprofit prepares Detroiters for tech jobs with free training -- Here's how to apply
NPower provides free tech training to people in Detroit.
Central Michigan University pivots, will require COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing
Central Michigan University wants students to be safe this upcoming semester. new guidelines have been posted that break down how the new approach.
Destined for Greatness -- Denby High alum helps young women from Detroit school succeed
The Destined for Greatness mentoring program at Detroit's Denby High School helps young women succeed.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
Eastern Michigan University introduces COVID-19 vaccine incentive drawings for students, staff
Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti is using a drawing to encourage students and employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Michigan State Board of Education leaving mask decisions up to school districts
Federal, state, and county health officials all agree that masks are the best way to protect students for the upcoming fall. But it will be on school districts to decide whether to mandate them.