Father files $1M lawsuit after Michigan teacher cuts girl’s hair without permission
The father of a 7-year-old Michigan girl whose hair was cut by a teacher without her parents’ permission has filed a $1 million lawsuit.
The father of a 7-year-old Michigan girl whose hair was cut by a teacher without her parents’ permission has filed a $1 million lawsuit.
Parent groups in Michigan pressing health department to mandate masks in all schools
Pro-mask groups from a dozen counties are lobbying the health department days after some GOP bills that would prevent mask mandates marched through the legislature.
Pro-mask groups from a dozen counties are lobbying the health department days after some GOP bills that would prevent mask mandates marched through the legislature.
New York City public schools reopen for in-person instruction
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
Severe weather forces closures at Michigan school district, community college
At least 50,000 people were still without power across the state of Michigan by Wednesday afternoon.
At least 50,000 people were still without power across the state of Michigan by Wednesday afternoon.
Michigan health department announces quarantine protocols for COVID-19-exposed students
The preventative measures call for regular testing and monitoring symptoms for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated students in districts where masking is mandatory among students that were exposed.
The preventative measures call for regular testing and monitoring symptoms for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated students in districts where masking is mandatory among students that were exposed.
Oakland University professors on strike return to classrooms following agreement
Oakland University classes are resuming as scheduled following an agreement between faculty on strike and the university.
Oakland University classes are resuming as scheduled following an agreement between faculty on strike and the university.
Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
Oakland University and professors reach midnight deal, union calls for end of stoppage
Oakland University and the professors have reached an agreement after three days of a work stoppage that threatened to derail the fall semester.
Oakland University and the professors have reached an agreement after three days of a work stoppage that threatened to derail the fall semester.
Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools cancels bus routes
A school district in Michigan has canceled bus routes after the vendor contracted to provide the routes has canceled the contract, leaving parents in a bind to find ways to get their children to school.
A school district in Michigan has canceled bus routes after the vendor contracted to provide the routes has canceled the contract, leaving parents in a bind to find ways to get their children to school.
Oakland University professors protest amid negotiations on first day of fall semester
"Newer faculty have been hired in at salaries that are higher than the faculty who are already here," Miller said. "What we want to do is compensate for the lack of raises last year. Also, Oakland University staff compared to other state universities or institutions are underpaid, so we wanted to have a slight lessening of the difference."
"Newer faculty have been hired in at salaries that are higher than the faculty who are already here," Miller said. "What we want to do is compensate for the lack of raises last year. Also, Oakland University staff compared to other state universities or institutions are underpaid, so we wanted to have a slight lessening of the difference."
Detroit teachers ratify contract with district, promising up to 4% salary bump, $15K bonuses for some
The superintendent also said the district has hired 100 more teachers to help reduce the student-to-teacher ratio.
The superintendent also said the district has hired 100 more teachers to help reduce the student-to-teacher ratio.
West Michigan school district offering $2,500 bonus to new bus drivers
The district also is offering a $500 finder's fee to employees who recommend a successful new hire.
The district also is offering a $500 finder's fee to employees who recommend a successful new hire.
Michigan State names football alumnus Alan Haller as new athletic director
Michigan State University named football alumnus and deputy athletic director Alan Haller as its athletic director.
Michigan State University named football alumnus and deputy athletic director Alan Haller as its athletic director.
Grosse Ile schools start year with no buses due to bus driver shortage
The Grosse Ile Township School District is currently not providing busing to general education students due to a bus driver shortage.
The Grosse Ile Township School District is currently not providing busing to general education students due to a bus driver shortage.
Town hall held to talk in-person learning with education, political leaders
“Our responsibility is to make sure the kids can learn and focus on that and nothing else,” said Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
“Our responsibility is to make sure the kids can learn and focus on that and nothing else,” said Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
Contract impasse at Oakland University with professors could lead to strike
The two sides are negotiating a new contract for professors and the old one expires at midnight Wednesday. Classes are set to start Thursday.
The two sides are negotiating a new contract for professors and the old one expires at midnight Wednesday. Classes are set to start Thursday.
Royal Oak schools install ultraviolet light air purification units
"Classroom air is brought into that unit - it's treated with high-intensity UVC and then comes back out into the classroom space, as completely sterile air," said Patrick Murphy.
"Classroom air is brought into that unit - it's treated with high-intensity UVC and then comes back out into the classroom space, as completely sterile air," said Patrick Murphy.
Western Michigan soccer players join MSU employee filing lawsuits against COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Four female soccer players challenged their school's COVID-19 vaccine requirement, arguing it violated their Christian beliefs.
Four female soccer players challenged their school's COVID-19 vaccine requirement, arguing it violated their Christian beliefs.
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.
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.
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.