All Michigan school districts should offer in-person learning by March 1, Whitmer says
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to call on schools to return to the classroom on March 1.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to call on schools to return to the classroom on March 1.
High schools across Michigan take different approach as in-person learning can resume
School districts across the state of Michigan are taking different approaches to in-person learning for high schoolers as restrictions were lifted this week from the MDHHS.
School districts across the state of Michigan are taking different approaches to in-person learning for high schoolers as restrictions were lifted this week from the MDHHS.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
‘This is one thing our kids won’t lose this year’: School district gives virtual students snow day
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A West Virginia school superintendent said she will not deprive her district’s students of the first snow day of the year, despite many children learning from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Novi district loaning desks, chairs to families to help better connect kids with school
The Novi School District is working with moving trucks to bring school desks and chairs to kids’ homes so they feel like they are in class while Zooming.
The Novi School District is working with moving trucks to bring school desks and chairs to kids’ homes so they feel like they are in class while Zooming.
Plymouth Canton approves school policy letting students use bathrooms according to gender identity
"This policy designed to provide safety and a sense of belonging to our students, especially for those who find themselves marginalized," said Patti McCoin, school board president.
"This policy designed to provide safety and a sense of belonging to our students, especially for those who find themselves marginalized," said Patti McCoin, school board president.
Religious schools sue Michigan, arguing Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions violate 1st Amendment
Nonpublic schools in Michigan sued the state after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended her coronavirus restrictions that keep in-person instruction closed through Dec. 20.
Nonpublic schools in Michigan sued the state after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended her coronavirus restrictions that keep in-person instruction closed through Dec. 20.
Navajo school, students fight to overcome amid COVID-19
Even before the pandemic, Native youth had the highest dropout rates in the U.S., leaving school at more than twice the rate of white children, according to federal statistics.
Even before the pandemic, Native youth had the highest dropout rates in the U.S., leaving school at more than twice the rate of white children, according to federal statistics.
Tips to help keep kids positive and engaged at home during the pandemic
A new study has found that a majority of parents are worried about the effects the pandemic is having on their children's mental health.
A new study has found that a majority of parents are worried about the effects the pandemic is having on their children's mental health.
Michigan State University will require undergraduates live on campus for two years
Michigan State University has announced plans to return to a two-year living requirement for students that will be reinstated next fall.
Michigan State University has announced plans to return to a two-year living requirement for students that will be reinstated next fall.
Detroit schools creates 13 tech support hubs for online-learning assistance
As the Detroit school district has shifted to full-scale online learning, school officials are creating 13 technology support hubs to better assist families.
As the Detroit school district has shifted to full-scale online learning, school officials are creating 13 technology support hubs to better assist families.
U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.
When California students return to school in person, they will need to be immunized
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Michigan Supreme Court has taken a case that will decide of private schools in the state should be entitled to public funds.