'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.

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.

'It's just not safe' Beaumont doctors say kids need masks in school

"Pediatric patients actually are asymptomatic carriers - they can spread the virus to others in the community," said Dr. Sandy Patel. "The more virus that's present in the community, the more chances of a mutant virus to evolve as we are seeing with the Delta."

Michigan schools left to decide on masks, facing criticism and applause from each side

The CDC and MDHHS both have said that masks are recommended indoors but are not issuing mandates for schools. That's leaving districts in a tough spot to make health decisions for students, teachers, and staff.

Grosse Pointe schools won't mandate masks, sparking heated debate at board meeting

The newest flashpoint of this pandemic is the need to enforce mask mandates in schools for the upcoming fall. Even while the CDC and Michigan health department recommends them, some districts aren't requiring them.

US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges

As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.

Michigan updates COVID-19 school guidance as students prepare to return to classrooms

The state of Michigan is issuing updated recommendations for school districts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but is stopping short of requiring the wearing of masks.

Catholic schools in Detroit won't require vaccines or masks for upcoming school year

The schools also won't mandate any testing protocols and recommended any schools abide by their county health department's quarantine protocols in the event of a positive coronavirus infection during the school year.

U-D Mercy to start vehicle cybersecurity institute with Department of Defense grant

Paul Spadafora, director of Professional Engineering Programs for Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science, said it’s important to establish the consortium because cybersecurity is a growing threat.

University of Michigan creates office to handle sexual misconduct, bias

The University of Michigan is creating a new office dedicated to investigating sexual misconduct claims on campus, providing support to victims, and offering education.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sends $4.4 billion in Covid relief to schools

The one-time infusion of money is a "game-changing opportunity" the Michigan Education Association said and closes a funding gap that's persisted in schools for decades.