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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 more Michigan school districts dropping Indian mascots
Two more Michigan school districts are dropping Indian nicknames and images.
Two more Michigan school districts are dropping Indian nicknames and images.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
Republican lawmakers pass school voucher bills Whitmer promises to veto
Students attending private schools could get up to $7,830 to pay for educational expenses. A financial review estimates as much as $500 million in state tax revenue could be cut.
Students attending private schools could get up to $7,830 to pay for educational expenses. A financial review estimates as much as $500 million in state tax revenue could be cut.
Mom says her 6-year-old was called n-word on school bus, assaulted and spit on
Jazmine Gipson says this all happened Monday when her 6-year-old, Irvin, was coming home from Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary on a school bus.
Jazmine Gipson says this all happened Monday when her 6-year-old, Irvin, was coming home from Joseph M. Carkenord Elementary on a school bus.
Southfield school for special needs students goes remote due to staff shortage
The Kennedy Learning Center, located on Mt. Vernon said its students would be learning from home on Tuesday. It's unclear what prompted the staff shortage.
The Kennedy Learning Center, located on Mt. Vernon said its students would be learning from home on Tuesday. It's unclear what prompted the staff shortage.
Schools forced to limit lunch options amid nationwide supply chain crisis
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
School meal programs are facing food shortages and supply delays that may cause officials to limit the breakfast and lunch options for students.
Pandemic impact on mental health of children creating alarming results say experts
Right now there is new awareness of a troubling trend brought on by the pandemic. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry declared a national emergency in children's mental health.
Right now there is new awareness of a troubling trend brought on by the pandemic. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry declared a national emergency in children's mental health.
CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Study: Michigan school districts without mask mandates have more COVID-19 cases
Michigan school districts that don't have mask mandates have higher COVID-19 case rates.
Michigan school districts that don't have mask mandates have higher COVID-19 case rates.