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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan requests U.S. Dept. of Education waive standardized testing for 2020-21 school year
Michigan requested Monday that standardized test scores be waived for the next year of class due to a disruptive school year following the pandemic. Instead, the state wants schools to use beginning and end of year benchmark assessments.
Michigan requested Monday that standardized test scores be waived for the next year of class due to a disruptive school year following the pandemic. Instead, the state wants schools to use beginning and end of year benchmark assessments.
Northville High students start online tutoring for children in need
There are some criteria. Participants should be learning virtually come from a low-income home, or have a parent whos a first responder. So far the tutors are helping 15 students across Metro Detroit.
There are some criteria. Participants should be learning virtually come from a low-income home, or have a parent whos a first responder. So far the tutors are helping 15 students across Metro Detroit.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
25 percent of Detroit teachers, students feel it's safe to return to school, district leaders say
After push-back, last fall, the teachers' union, and the Detroit Public School Community District agreed to base the return to in-person learning on the infection rate. Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti says it must be below 5 percent. Right now in Detroit, it's at 7 percent.
After push-back, last fall, the teachers' union, and the Detroit Public School Community District agreed to base the return to in-person learning on the infection rate. Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti says it must be below 5 percent. Right now in Detroit, it's at 7 percent.
Getting back to in-person learning will be a tall order, education expert says
In Novi, they have had a hybrid-online and in-person plan in place since September. The assistant superintendent of Novi Community School says they've proven in-person learning is safe with Social distancing, masks, and hand washing. He says vaccines have to be ramped up immediately.
In Novi, they have had a hybrid-online and in-person plan in place since September. The assistant superintendent of Novi Community School says they've proven in-person learning is safe with Social distancing, masks, and hand washing. He says vaccines have to be ramped up immediately.