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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.