Five Michigan high school seniors selected as 2021 Presidential Scholars
Students from Warren, Northville, Troy, Wayland, and Grand Blanc were all awarded the prestigious scholar honor.
Students from Warren, Northville, Troy, Wayland, and Grand Blanc were all awarded the prestigious scholar honor.
Meet the Detroit children's author mentoring kids how to read before they even pickup a book
For S.F. Hardy, reading isn't just a pastime, but a means to surviving and thriving in society. "If we can't read, we can't do anything."
For S.F. Hardy, reading isn't just a pastime, but a means to surviving and thriving in society. "If we can't read, we can't do anything."
Michigan colleges wrestle with COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Three Michigan universities have already announced vaccine mandates. Several others are considering similar rules ahead of the next school year.
Three Michigan universities have already announced vaccine mandates. Several others are considering similar rules ahead of the next school year.
Mom says Rochester school board called her work after remote learning comments on social media
A Rochester Community Schools mom is suing the school district, board of education, and president after she says they tried to silence her for her comments over the district's remote learning plans.
A Rochester Community Schools mom is suing the school district, board of education, and president after she says they tried to silence her for her comments over the district's remote learning plans.
Southfield teen with autism prepares to begin journey at Michigan State University
A Southfield teen with autism is headed to Michigan State University to pursue a journalism degree.
A Southfield teen with autism is headed to Michigan State University to pursue a journalism degree.
12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.
U-M students living on Ann Arbor campus must be vaccinated, school says
The president said the school wouldn't mandate shots "at this time" but strongly encouraged everyone to get vaccinated. The requirement will go in effect in the fall.
The president said the school wouldn't mandate shots "at this time" but strongly encouraged everyone to get vaccinated. The requirement will go in effect in the fall.
UM-Dearborn to require proof of COVID-19 vaccine or weekly negative test to be on campus
Students, staff, and faculty who plan to visit the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus this fall will need to show proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Students, staff, and faculty who plan to visit the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus this fall will need to show proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Detroit school teachers and staff who are vaccinated eligible for $500, two sick days
Hazard pay has been used to incentivize educators to return to the classroom. The sick days are intended for employees who might have side effects after a shot.
Hazard pay has been used to incentivize educators to return to the classroom. The sick days are intended for employees who might have side effects after a shot.
Stellantis donates $4M to Detroit Southeastern HS for manufacturing programs from IT and robotics to welding
"We are just completing phase one, where students have access to an IT course, revamped classrooms that modernize classrooms for the IT experience," Vitti said. "As we move forward, students will be able to take classes in welding, machinery, robotics."
"We are just completing phase one, where students have access to an IT course, revamped classrooms that modernize classrooms for the IT experience," Vitti said. "As we move forward, students will be able to take classes in welding, machinery, robotics."
Wayne State University offers money to students who get COVID-19 vaccine
Wayne State University will give money to students who provide proof they received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Wayne State University will give money to students who provide proof they received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oakland Technical High senior to be school's first Black male valedictorian
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
Michigan man angry after student and teacher cut biracial daughter's hair
The first time a student cut off part of her hair, the family had their daughter's hair styled to make it look better. Two days later, the girl came up with the other side cut - this time by a teacher.
The first time a student cut off part of her hair, the family had their daughter's hair styled to make it look better. Two days later, the girl came up with the other side cut - this time by a teacher.
Michigan announces more than 40 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools
Michigan reported more than 40 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools. Numbers are released each Monday.
Michigan reported more than 40 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools. Numbers are released each Monday.
NIH funds new COVID-19 testing initiative to get students back to classrooms in vulnerable areas
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
EMU program offers paid digital internships to college students, recent grads
An Eastern Michigan University program is helping students and recent grads land paid internships.
An Eastern Michigan University program is helping students and recent grads land paid internships.
Detroit school district to pause in-person learning until May 11
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will stay on pause from face-to-face instruction at least until the May 11 school board meeting while the district continues to monitor infection rates.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will stay on pause from face-to-face instruction at least until the May 11 school board meeting while the district continues to monitor infection rates.
84% of Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland school staff are fully vaccinated
Almost 90% of Michigan school employees have either been fully vaccinated or plan to be. The rate of protection is a "testament" to the state prioritizing teachers during its vaccine rollout.
Almost 90% of Michigan school employees have either been fully vaccinated or plan to be. The rate of protection is a "testament" to the state prioritizing teachers during its vaccine rollout.
Michigan announces 51 new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools
Michigan is reporting 51 new school COVID-19 outbreaks since last week.
Michigan is reporting 51 new school COVID-19 outbreaks since last week.
No new orders: Whitmer, MDHHS ask high schools to go virtual, residents to avoid dining in restaurants
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer did not issue new COVID-19 orders on Friday but is asking all residents to do their part to slow the spread of the virus.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer did not issue new COVID-19 orders on Friday but is asking all residents to do their part to slow the spread of the virus.