Detroit schools reopen for in-person learning but face teacher shortage
Some teachers say the hazard pay won't bring them back. "The hazard pay to me is actually an insult," Conway said. "I think it is a bribe, I think of it as blood money."
Detroit schools reopen classrooms for first time in months
The district waited until the COVID-19 test positivity rate in Detroit had fallen below 5% before considering resuming in-person learning.
Detroit schools resume in-person learning March 8
March 1 was the goal-date that Michigan's governor set for getting all districts back to classroom learning. Detroit schools has said it would wait until test positivity rates for COVID-19 fell below 5%.
Governor's goal of returning Michigan students to in-person learning is today
While almost every district in the state is now offering in-person learning, Michigan's largest district still hasn't. It originally set a target of reopening between early and mid-March.
Parents urging Ann Arbor schools to reopen as district contends with slow vaccine rollout
Parents are pushing for students to get back in class in-person, say not only is it safe, but it is also good for their emotional - and mental health.
Detroit public schools is phasing back face-to-face learning
Detroit International Academy opened its doors Wednesday to its learning centers as a start for students who need to get back into the classroom.
Detroit schools begin transitioning back to the classroom
Detroit public schools reopened their learning centers to students and families that need services offered by the district the most on Wednesday. The superintendent says the plan is to offer some in-person learning by mid-March.
83% of Michigan school districts now offer in-person learning
A survey of Michigan school districts found February had the largest monthly increase in districts offering face-to-face instruction. Only 15% of districts remain entirely remote.
'It's unacceptable': Michigan superintendents admonish legislature for holding education funds
Education leaders and school advocates expressed dismay about being "caught in the middle" of a debate between state Republicans and the governor after lawmakers declined to appropriate federal funds approved in December.
White House defers to CDC for COVID-19 guidance on school reopenings
The White House says it's aiming for a full reopening of schools but will defer to science experts on how to get there in the middle of a pandemic.
Michigan's vaccine rates for teachers above national average, survey shows
About 90% of teachers in Michigan said they planned on getting the vaccine, with two-thirds already getting one shot or scheduled to get one. That's well above the national average, a new survey shows.
For Count Day in Michigan this year, Detroit schools offering prizes for attendance
The all-important Count Day for Michigan schools has arrived. Student attendance this year will determine classroom funding for the following year.
Teens learn music production, media arts and more through the Making It Happen Foundation
In 2000 it started as an organization as an after-school program for underserved children in metro Detroit. Many of them have since become certified in music production, photography, and media arts.
Junior Achievement to hold virtual career fair for students, educators, and businesses
More than 12,000 students have registered for the Junior Achievement career fair program starting in March.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
New 'Michigan Reconnect' fund offers free tuition to any adults over 25 without a degree
The state estimates at least 4.1 million of its residents qualify for the program, which will pay the tuition for anyone who wants to get an associate's degree or gain a skill certification.
Detroit schools want return to face-to-face learning by early March
On Feb. 24, the Detroit public schools district will reopen its learning centers to offer support for some families as it prepares for a return to in-person learning. "The hope is that this can begin by early to mid-march."
Community Choice Foundation's scholarship program has scholarships to award but fewer applicants
Every year the Community Choice Foundation gives $100,000 total to students who plan to use their skills and education to make Michigan a better place to live and work.
'Let them play' resolution for winter school sports gets bipartisan support in Michigan Senate
A study done by the Michigan High School Athletic Association claims 30K rapid COVID tests to athletes over the past 3 months had a negative rate of 99.8 percent. "We keep asking the state of Michigan where is your science, because we have our science," Jayme McElvany said.
Southfield schools alert parents of online self-harm games making the rounds
Southfield Public Schools sent out an email to warn its 5,600 families after the district was contacted by concerned parents who heard a national story about self-harm and online suicide games.