Detroit teachers union votes to authorize strike while negotiations continue
The vote authorizes the DFT executive board to call a safety strike if the union and the school district do not reach an agreement. Members voted 91 percent in favor of authorizing a safety strike.
The vote authorizes the DFT executive board to call a safety strike if the union and the school district do not reach an agreement. Members voted 91 percent in favor of authorizing a safety strike.
Detroit school teacher union president says a safety strike authorized if COVID-19 concerns are not met
Wednesday's vote does not mean teachers will strike, but rather if talks between the teachers union and the district on how to open schools fail, there could be one.
Wednesday's vote does not mean teachers will strike, but rather if talks between the teachers union and the district on how to open schools fail, there could be one.
Howell school year begins with 80 percent of students choosing in-person classes
"We were provided a roadmap by the state of Michigan to say that if we are in stage four, we could bring kids back using certain requirements of the safety plan. We've implemented those things."
"We were provided a roadmap by the state of Michigan to say that if we are in stage four, we could bring kids back using certain requirements of the safety plan. We've implemented those things."
Gov. Whitmer sending $65 million in CARES Act funds to Michigan schools
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced $65 million in CARES Act funding will be sent to schools to help needy districts hurt by the pandemic.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced $65 million in CARES Act funding will be sent to schools to help needy districts hurt by the pandemic.
Detroit teachers union voting Wednesday on whether to strike
The Detroit schools teacher's union will decide today if they plan to strike against the district for failing to meet their demands as the superintendent and administrators weigh reopening in-person learning.
The Detroit schools teacher's union will decide today if they plan to strike against the district for failing to meet their demands as the superintendent and administrators weigh reopening in-person learning.
Michigan House approves 'Return to Learn' education bills, sends legislation to governor
A package of bills meant to guide education districts in the fall received the green light Monday when House lawmakers approved legislation.
A package of bills meant to guide education districts in the fall received the green light Monday when House lawmakers approved legislation.
Return to School Roadmap released for Wayne County, Detroit school districts
The Detroit Health Department, Wayne County Public Health Division and Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency created a Back to School Roadmap amid COVID-19.
The Detroit Health Department, Wayne County Public Health Division and Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency created a Back to School Roadmap amid COVID-19.
Lansing lawmakers announce agreement for new school year on Return to Learn; approved by Senate
The agreement gives each district local control while getting financial help and while encouraging oversight with benchmark assessments.
The agreement gives each district local control while getting financial help and while encouraging oversight with benchmark assessments.
Students navigating unsure pandemic waters of back to school have resources available
2020 Cass Tech graduate Brooke Solomon is headed to Howard University virtually for now. It's not the experience she had imagined but it's her new reality.
2020 Cass Tech graduate Brooke Solomon is headed to Howard University virtually for now. It's not the experience she had imagined but it's her new reality.
State senators plan to meet in rare Saturday session to vote on bipartisan education bills
While both the governor and Republican lawmakers are ironing out the details, many expect a package of education bills to pass the state senate when the legislators meet on Saturday.
While both the governor and Republican lawmakers are ironing out the details, many expect a package of education bills to pass the state senate when the legislators meet on Saturday.
Districts wait for state lawmakers' vote on back to school education package
A special meeting is scheduled in Lansing for Saturday morning where lawmakers will vote on a bipartisan education package.
A special meeting is scheduled in Lansing for Saturday morning where lawmakers will vote on a bipartisan education package.
COVID-19 fears putting off doctor visits could hurt kids' vaccine season this fall
A new national survey found while the majority of parents believe vaccines are the best way to protect their children, about two-thirds are still fearful of taking their kids to their pediatrician's office because of COVID-19.
A new national survey found while the majority of parents believe vaccines are the best way to protect their children, about two-thirds are still fearful of taking their kids to their pediatrician's office because of COVID-19.
Expert shares tips that parents working from home can do to balance it all
Moe Vella from Transparent Business joins FOX 2 to talk about what parents do now.
Moe Vella from Transparent Business joins FOX 2 to talk about what parents do now.
Stay, shift and seek: 3 tips for helping students cope without sports, extracurriculars this school year
Students used to being busy with sports and extracurriculars may feel like part of them is missing this school year as COVID-19 continues to change if and how these activities will happen.
Students used to being busy with sports and extracurriculars may feel like part of them is missing this school year as COVID-19 continues to change if and how these activities will happen.
South Lyon protests held against online learning for fall
"We just feel like there's got to be a better option," said parent Tammy Oliver. "Other schools in the area, other schools in other states, everywhere else, are getting choices and we just haven't felt that we're getting the right choice."
"We just feel like there's got to be a better option," said parent Tammy Oliver. "Other schools in the area, other schools in other states, everywhere else, are getting choices and we just haven't felt that we're getting the right choice."
South Lyon School Board votes to start class online after late-night zoom meeting
Outside of a handful of districts in Michigan who have already made a decision, the debate of how to start the school year this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic rages on.
Outside of a handful of districts in Michigan who have already made a decision, the debate of how to start the school year this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic rages on.
South Lyon school district votes 6-1 to start classes online
After a marathon-meeting on zoom, with protesters outside and officials discussing inside, school board members at South Lyon opted to start the school year online with the option of continuing in-person at a later date.
After a marathon-meeting on zoom, with protesters outside and officials discussing inside, school board members at South Lyon opted to start the school year online with the option of continuing in-person at a later date.
South Lyon school district votes to start year virtual
After a marathon-meeting on zoom, with protesters outside and officials discussing inside, school board members at South Lyon opted to start the school year online with the option of continuing in-person at a later date.
After a marathon-meeting on zoom, with protesters outside and officials discussing inside, school board members at South Lyon opted to start the school year online with the option of continuing in-person at a later date.
40% spike in known new child COVID-19 cases raises questions about school
With the start of the school year quickly approaching, doctors are racing to learn how the virus impacts children as an increase of about 40 percent in known new child cases was just reported.
With the start of the school year quickly approaching, doctors are racing to learn how the virus impacts children as an increase of about 40 percent in known new child cases was just reported.
School district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can't wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.