UofM graduate employees vote to end strike against administration
The Graduate Employee's Organization at the University of Michigan has voted to end its strike and accept the school's offer which included dropping a legal threat that administrators at considered against the union.
The Graduate Employee's Organization at the University of Michigan has voted to end its strike and accept the school's offer which included dropping a legal threat that administrators at considered against the union.
Novi HS moves classes online, postpones athletics after 5 students test positive
Michigan school system's ability to navigate COVID-19 infections in their district is being put to the test as Novi High School moves to virtual learning for the next two days after five students test positive for the virus. All games and practices have also been canceled.
Michigan school system's ability to navigate COVID-19 infections in their district is being put to the test as Novi High School moves to virtual learning for the next two days after five students test positive for the virus. All games and practices have also been canceled.
Cass Tech grads create STEAM-based subscription education box for kids
The Lab Drawer, founded by two Cass Tech graduates, is an Ed-Tech monthly subscription box full of cross-functional learning experiences for children ages 10-14.
The Lab Drawer, founded by two Cass Tech graduates, is an Ed-Tech monthly subscription box full of cross-functional learning experiences for children ages 10-14.
Utica HS football home opener canceled after player contracted COVID-19
The Utica High School football team is on a two-week quarantine after a player contracted COVID-19 off-campus, meaning the team's home opener has been canceled.
The Utica High School football team is on a two-week quarantine after a player contracted COVID-19 off-campus, meaning the team's home opener has been canceled.
Local MSU students urged to self-quarantine after officials confirm 342 COVID-19 cases
Officials with Michigan State University have announced that at least 342 people affiliated with the university have test positive for coronavirus since August 24.
Officials with Michigan State University have announced that at least 342 people affiliated with the university have test positive for coronavirus since August 24.
U-M Dearborn apologizes for setting up segregated online student 'cafes'
The University of Michigan-Dearborn issued an apology Wednesday for creating segregated online student “cafes,” one for white people and another for people of color, that it says were intended to promote discussions about race and diversity.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn issued an apology Wednesday for creating segregated online student “cafes,” one for white people and another for people of color, that it says were intended to promote discussions about race and diversity.
Michigan launches new plan offering free college to 625,000 essential workers
More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition.
More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
As remote learning grows, power outages become the new 'snow day'
And the game-changer for canceling school once was snow, but not with online learning.
And the game-changer for canceling school once was snow, but not with online learning.
From elementary to high school: inside one Berkley family's virtual learning
We go inside one home in Oakland County to see what one family's 'virtual classroom' looks like - crowded and stressful.
We go inside one home in Oakland County to see what one family's 'virtual classroom' looks like - crowded and stressful.
Graduate student teachers at U-M go on multi-day strike, which school says is illegal
The Graduate Employees Organization at the University of Michigan is on strike over COVID-19 protocols and practices amid the start of classes.
The Graduate Employees Organization at the University of Michigan is on strike over COVID-19 protocols and practices amid the start of classes.
Inside one DPSCD teacher's virtual classroom: her bedroom closet
We take a look at one Detroit teacher's 'classroom' for at least the next nine weeks - a bedroom closet.
We take a look at one Detroit teacher's 'classroom' for at least the next nine weeks - a bedroom closet.
Masks, temperature checks and social distancing meet Detroit students on their first day of school
Detroit students returned to class Tuesday, with the majority on virtual instruction but with others returning to the building.
Detroit students returned to class Tuesday, with the majority on virtual instruction but with others returning to the building.
Detroit families ready for online classes, others in-person for a first day of school loaded with questions
High school senior Brian Davenport would have had quite a harrowing tale of COVID-19 survival to tell his school friends in the hall between classes.
High school senior Brian Davenport would have had quite a harrowing tale of COVID-19 survival to tell his school friends in the hall between classes.
Some students return to Oakland University campus for first day of classes
Some students at Oakland University returned to the classroom Thursday for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some students at Oakland University returned to the classroom Thursday for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Royal Oak man's 'Hoglet' is a fidget mouse for children with special needs, learning challenges
Parker Lynch from Royal Oak is the mastermind behind the first of its kind fidget mouse. Five years ago he invented the Hoglet.
Parker Lynch from Royal Oak is the mastermind behind the first of its kind fidget mouse. Five years ago he invented the Hoglet.
Amid surge of virtual learning, security threats and hacks are lurking
We talk with cyber risk expert from Burns & Wilcox David Derigiotis about what students, parents and teachers should keep in mind during this surge of virtual learning.
We talk with cyber risk expert from Burns & Wilcox David Derigiotis about what students, parents and teachers should keep in mind during this surge of virtual learning.
Meals, tutoring and online help for kids at Boys and Girls Club and Downtown Boxing Gym
Depending on what parents decided in Detroit, some kids are going back to the bell. While others are staying at home because of COVID-19.
Depending on what parents decided in Detroit, some kids are going back to the bell. While others are staying at home because of COVID-19.
Grad students hold die-in at U-M to protest in-person teaching
The Graduate Employees Organization at the University of Michigan held a die-in to protest in-person learning.
The Graduate Employees Organization at the University of Michigan held a die-in to protest in-person learning.
'Let Them Play' protest rally in Lansing demands high school football reinstated for fall
McElvany organized the "Let Them Play" rally. Her son Cole is the starting quarterback at Milan High School. His season and all others are postponed until spring.
McElvany organized the "Let Them Play" rally. Her son Cole is the starting quarterback at Milan High School. His season and all others are postponed until spring.