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.
Oakland University first D-1 school to add varsity esports team in Michigan
Oakland University has become the first Division I university in the state of Michigan to formally announce the addition of a varsity esports team to its athletics program.
Oakland University has become the first Division I university in the state of Michigan to formally announce the addition of a varsity esports team to its athletics program.
Tri-county superintendents call on lawmakers to take action on school funding
With the first day of school now just weeks away, concern is growing among school leaders in Michigan that costs are accruing with no extra funds coming in.
With the first day of school now just weeks away, concern is growing among school leaders in Michigan that costs are accruing with no extra funds coming in.
Upland Hills prepares for outdoor learning with return to school this fall
Take what you think about traditional school and forget it. Upland Hills is putting kids outside - but that's nothing new.
Take what you think about traditional school and forget it. Upland Hills is putting kids outside - but that's nothing new.
Warren De La Salle preps for fall classes with pandemic safety measures like vinyl shields, class in the gym
He says they are following CDC guidelines and those of the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding COVID-19 safety protocols as well as consulting with physicians who are alumni of De La Salle.
He says they are following CDC guidelines and those of the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding COVID-19 safety protocols as well as consulting with physicians who are alumni of De La Salle.
Metro Detroit school districts release return to learning plans for fall amid COVID-19 pandemic
Here is a list of school districts in Metro Detroit, Michigan that have announced their return-to-school decisions for fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here is a list of school districts in Metro Detroit, Michigan that have announced their return-to-school decisions for fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is it safe to reopen schools during the pandemic?
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes.
Mother of young man with autism talks about the need for in-person classes to restore routine
Cindy plans on sending Aidan back to school this fall. Of course she says she fears the risk of the virus, but has confidence the school is taking proper safety precautions from temperature checks to social distancing and cleaning.
Cindy plans on sending Aidan back to school this fall. Of course she says she fears the risk of the virus, but has confidence the school is taking proper safety precautions from temperature checks to social distancing and cleaning.