Royal Oak Shrine moves classes to Emagine theater out of pandemic precaution
But working parents raised concerns about being able to monitor their child's remote learning. So when school starts next week a student can do their remote learning days at the Emagine Royal Oak and there's no extra cost for parents.
But working parents raised concerns about being able to monitor their child's remote learning. So when school starts next week a student can do their remote learning days at the Emagine Royal Oak and there's no extra cost for parents.
Code 313 looking to connect families in need with computers for school
Code 313 is looking to connect low-income individuals and nonprofits to technology, internet and digital training amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Code 313 is looking to connect low-income individuals and nonprofits to technology, internet and digital training amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hazard pay, 20-student limits part of union agreement between Detroit district and teachers
The Detroit school district and the teachers union have come to an agreement on a 2020 learning plan.
The Detroit school district and the teachers union have come to an agreement on a 2020 learning plan.
Your Take: Back to school amid COVID-19
In this episode of Your Take, we talk with FOX 2 viewers about heading back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode of Your Take, we talk with FOX 2 viewers about heading back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As students return to campus at UofM, Central Michigan faces a COVID-19 spike
As the University of Michigan moves in students, those enrolled at Eastern Michigan and Michigan State are told to stay at home ahead of class start.
As the University of Michigan moves in students, those enrolled at Eastern Michigan and Michigan State are told to stay at home ahead of class start.
Michigan universities diverge on campus reopenings
As the University of Michigan moves in students, those enrolled at Eastern Michigan and Michigan State are told to stay at home ahead of class start.
As the University of Michigan moves in students, those enrolled at Eastern Michigan and Michigan State are told to stay at home ahead of class start.
Black students say Ann Arbor Pioneer High School allows racially hostile environment, institutional racism
Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor is accused of allowing institutional racism to continue at the school, resulting in Black students being humiliated in school and being treated harsher than white students for in-school violations.
Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor is accused of allowing institutional racism to continue at the school, resulting in Black students being humiliated in school and being treated harsher than white students for in-school violations.
Eastern Michigan delays on-campus class, dormitory move-ins for students until mid-September
Eastern Michigan University has delayed its restart to classes over concerns of COVID-19 transmission following college reopenings reported around the country.
Eastern Michigan University has delayed its restart to classes over concerns of COVID-19 transmission following college reopenings reported around the country.
Teachers continue protests in Detroit hoping to nix in-person learning in the fall
A small group of Detroit public school teachers and supporters from the EON-BAMN Caucus protested in front of the Fisher Building Thursday, demanding Detroit public scrap plans for in-person learning in the fall.
A small group of Detroit public school teachers and supporters from the EON-BAMN Caucus protested in front of the Fisher Building Thursday, demanding Detroit public scrap plans for in-person learning in the fall.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Whitmer signs "Return to Learn" education bills into laws
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of education bills into law, ending a weeks-long effort to help legislate guidance for districts as they near the beginning of the fall school year.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a package of education bills into law, ending a weeks-long effort to help legislate guidance for districts as they near the beginning of the fall school year.
Detroit teachers protest following vote to authorize strike
Detroit teachers are planning to protest in the city following their vote to strike if talks break down with the school district.
Detroit teachers are planning to protest in the city following their vote to strike if talks break down with the school district.
Detroit teachers vote overwhelmingly in favor of strike if talks break down
By a 91% margin, union members voted to approve a strike if discussions between the Detroit teachers and the school district break down before the start of class.
By a 91% margin, union members voted to approve a strike if discussions between the Detroit teachers and the school district break down before the start of class.
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.