Superintendent, leadership members resign from Farmington School Board
Two board members and the superintendent of Farmington's school district resigned from their positions last night, amid a big shakeup in leadership on the board.
JROTC instructors protest on Veterans Day saying they are owed $1.5M in back pay
The instructors assumed it was merely an oversight, an accounting error. They took the issue to the Detroit Federation of Teachers, their union, which filed a grievance against DPSCD.
Detroit public schools suspending all in-person classes due to rising COVID-19
Detroit public schools are temporarily suspending all in-person learning due to the rising threat of COVID-19 in the city.
Cleary University switches to remote learning after exposure at off-campus party
Cleary University switched to remote-only classes for the remainder of the semester after COVID-19 exposure at an off-campus party.
Should Michigan's private schools receive public aid? State's top court hears arguments
The Michigan Supreme Court has taken a case that will decide of private schools in the state should be entitled to public funds.
Michigan second grader publishes kids' book about learning from home amid COVID
A second grade boy in Ypsilanti, Mich. has written and self-published a book about learning from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Warren police chief says De La Salle students paid 'high price' in hazing case
"The president of De La Salle and the coach (Mike Giannone) of De La Salle are no longer there," Dwyer said. "I think the climate has changed dramatically and I think the young men involved, they paid a price."
J Dilla Music Tech Grant awarded to Detroit Central HS in memory of late, homegrown music star
The school received the J Dilla Tech Music Grant from the Save Music program and Cadillac Tuesday, allowing the school to teach kids the fundamentals of music recording and production.
Detroit Public Schools released from state oversight after 11 years
After more than 10 years, Detroit Public Schools was released from state oversight, restoring full control of the district's finances to the school board.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces COVID-19 grants for teachers, support staff
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced that eligible teachers and support staff who worked additional time and incurred additional costs during the 2019-2020 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic can receive a grant through two new grant programs.
Northville buses stuck in park after COVID-19 impacts district transportation
The district informed parents Monday that a COVID-19 positive case within the transportation operations office of Durham Transportation required the quarantine of non-driving staff.
As statewide Covid cases rise, so does concerns by parents on in-person learning
The numbers right now are the highest in the Upper Peninsula followed by the west side of the state. It is an increase school officials on the west side of Michigan are paying close attention to, notifying their school communities that, as a worst-case scenario, schools may have to shift to a distance learning model until cases decline.
Community mourns standout Pershing senior killed in crash who was destined for greatness
Monday night Pershing High School senior Ga'heime Griffin left his job at McDonald's when suddenly the driver lost control of the vehicle near Joseph Campau and Carpenter and Ga'heime was killed.
Livonia schools return to in-person learning
As students return to the buildings, a number of protocols are in place to keep the school community safe
Farmington Public Schools to resume in-person learning on November 9
Farmington Public Schools will resume in-person learning on November 9 with a split schedule every day of the week.
New Detroit teachers contract bumps average salary to $70K
Most teachers will see a 2.74 percent raise. And, with the new average salary of $70,000 it puts Detroit teachers in the top-tier around the state. Teachers will now max out at around $76,000.
MDHHS issues emergency order requiring schools to publicly notify of COVID-19 cases
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon issued an Emergency Order requiring K-12 schools to provide public notice to the school community about probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Livonia Public Schools bring students back with pandemic precautions
The school board voted Monday to end virtual learning put in place as efforts continue to stop the spread of COVID-19.
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.