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.
Michigan denied standardized testing waiver for this year
The U.S. Department of Education denied Michigan’s request to waive standardized testing for this school year.
The U.S. Department of Education denied Michigan’s request to waive standardized testing for this school year.
Dan, Jennifer Gilbert give $30M to Cranbrook Academy of Art
The money will go to 20 full-tuition fellowships for students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. The Cranbrook Art Museum will also get funding.
The money will go to 20 full-tuition fellowships for students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. The Cranbrook Art Museum will also get funding.
Oakland University requires vaccine for students to live on campus this fall
"During the fall we're going to insist that students who choose to live in residential housing, on campus, dorm rooms, apartments, we're going to mandate you have a vaccine," said Dr. Ora Pescovitz, OU president.
"During the fall we're going to insist that students who choose to live in residential housing, on campus, dorm rooms, apartments, we're going to mandate you have a vaccine," said Dr. Ora Pescovitz, OU president.
Michigan university offers first cannabis chemistry scholarship
A partnership with a Hazel Park company will allow Lake Superior State University to offer a cannabis chemistry scholarship.
A partnership with a Hazel Park company will allow Lake Superior State University to offer a cannabis chemistry scholarship.
Michigan Supreme Court sides with dad in parental rights case
The state's top court overturned a ruling from a lower judge who terminated the parental rights of a poor couple after their children missed more than 25% of school.
The state's top court overturned a ruling from a lower judge who terminated the parental rights of a poor couple after their children missed more than 25% of school.
Meet the Detroit author whose critically-acclaimed series shows kids breaking barriers
The author of Madison Miles and Friends is a Detroit native with a love of reading that stretches back to her childhood. Now, her books tell the stories that parents missed out on growing up.
The author of Madison Miles and Friends is a Detroit native with a love of reading that stretches back to her childhood. Now, her books tell the stories that parents missed out on growing up.
Feds waive requirements for Michigan schools
The Department of Education is waiving some accountability requirements for Michigan schools so they can focus on creating assessments to track student improvement and growth.
The Department of Education is waiving some accountability requirements for Michigan schools so they can focus on creating assessments to track student improvement and growth.