Donate to Kits 4 Kids for Royal Oak kindergarten supplies
Two high school seniors in Royal Oak are raising funds for Kits for Kids to put together school supplies for kindergartners.
Two high school seniors in Royal Oak are raising funds for Kits for Kids to put together school supplies for kindergartners.
Education expert weighs in on making decision for returning to school amid COVID-19
FOX 2 talks with Dr. Annette Anderson, a professor of education from the Johns Hopkins School of Education said, about making decisions for returning back to school.
FOX 2 talks with Dr. Annette Anderson, a professor of education from the Johns Hopkins School of Education said, about making decisions for returning back to school.
Mom of teen with autism says need for in-person teaching for fall is even greater due to his disability
For some parents it goes beyond whether to send their children back, it is a safety concern. As the mom of a teenager who has severe autism, Kathy Leonatti is at a loss.
For some parents it goes beyond whether to send their children back, it is a safety concern. As the mom of a teenager who has severe autism, Kathy Leonatti is at a loss.
Twitch to help organize esports league, provide scholarships for students at historically Black colleges
The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.
The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.
Oakland University requires students wear BioButton for COVID-19 tracking in order to live on campus
With the fall semester just weeks away, Oakland University is announcing several new steps to keep students, staff, and faculty safe on campus, one of which is requiring residents wear a BioButton, which monitors vitals including temperature in real-time.
With the fall semester just weeks away, Oakland University is announcing several new steps to keep students, staff, and faculty safe on campus, one of which is requiring residents wear a BioButton, which monitors vitals including temperature in real-time.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion organizes annual backpack drive
Coronavirus has cancelled plans and redefined everyday life, including going back to school.
Coronavirus has cancelled plans and redefined everyday life, including going back to school.
Oakland Co. epidemiologist talks contact tracing for classrooms
We talk with an Oakland County epidemiologist about how we can prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the classroom.
We talk with an Oakland County epidemiologist about how we can prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the classroom.
Dearborn Public Schools weighing three options for students come school time
Dearborn Public Schools has announced a variety of options for students to return to school in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dearborn Public Schools has announced a variety of options for students to return to school in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detroit Schools to resume in-person school with measures that 'exceed' CDC recommendations
When students return to learning this fall, Detroit parents will have to decide if they want to send students to school or keep them home for remote learning.
When students return to learning this fall, Detroit parents will have to decide if they want to send students to school or keep them home for remote learning.
Oakland County teen incarcerated for not doing school work ordered to be released from juvenile custody
A 15-year-old girl who was ordered to be held in custody for violating her probation for not completing her schoolwork during the COVID-19 pandemic has been ordered to be released.
A 15-year-old girl who was ordered to be held in custody for violating her probation for not completing her schoolwork during the COVID-19 pandemic has been ordered to be released.
How Detroit teachers union leader feels okay sending son to class in the fall: "Absolutely Not"
When the beginning of class only a month away, there's still much hesitation among Detroit educators about returning to class in the fall. Chief among those is the executive vice president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, who says he's
When the beginning of class only a month away, there's still much hesitation among Detroit educators about returning to class in the fall. Chief among those is the executive vice president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, who says he's
Local nannies and tutors could help balance load for parents this fall
Local childcare expert Sharon Ragland-Keys with College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors talks with us about the options parents have this fall for getting help educating their children.
Local childcare expert Sharon Ragland-Keys with College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors talks with us about the options parents have this fall for getting help educating their children.
Tips for addressing back-to-school concerns with your kids
A new survey from Nationwide Children's Hospital found 90 percent of parents have concerns about the upcoming school year.
A new survey from Nationwide Children's Hospital found 90 percent of parents have concerns about the upcoming school year.
Less than 25% of enrolled black students at Wayne State graduate within six years
Despite being commended nationally for doing the most to help disadvantaged students complete their degree, Wayne State University's graduation rate for African American students stands at 21%. The school's president says the university wasn't preparing kids for college and all the financial and transportation barriers that come with enrollment.
Despite being commended nationally for doing the most to help disadvantaged students complete their degree, Wayne State University's graduation rate for African American students stands at 21%. The school's president says the university wasn't preparing kids for college and all the financial and transportation barriers that come with enrollment.
Wayne State's graduation rate for black students stands at 21% - well below the national average
Despite being commended nationally for doing the most to help disadvantaged students complete their degree, Wayne State University's graduation rate for African American students stands at 21%. The school's president says the university wasn't preparing kids for college and all the financial and transportation barriers that come with enrollment.
Despite being commended nationally for doing the most to help disadvantaged students complete their degree, Wayne State University's graduation rate for African American students stands at 21%. The school's president says the university wasn't preparing kids for college and all the financial and transportation barriers that come with enrollment.
Michigan teacher's union caucus makes demands for safe school reopening
MI-CORE, the largest teacher union caucus in Michigan, held a virtual press conference Tuesday to address their concerns about returning to school in the fall.
MI-CORE, the largest teacher union caucus in Michigan, held a virtual press conference Tuesday to address their concerns about returning to school in the fall.
Teachers caravan across metro Detroit to share concerns over reopening schools
Teachers from all over metro Detroit caravanned across the area Tuesday to raise awareness about their concerns over reopening schools.
Teachers from all over metro Detroit caravanned across the area Tuesday to raise awareness about their concerns over reopening schools.
Parent sponsored graduation party at Plymouth Canton campus raises concerns
But for now, a parent-sponsored event for graduating seniors of Canton, Plymouth and Salem High Schools is scheduled to take place Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at three separate locations at the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Campus.
But for now, a parent-sponsored event for graduating seniors of Canton, Plymouth and Salem High Schools is scheduled to take place Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at three separate locations at the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park Campus.
National teacher union supports striking if it’s unsafe to return to school
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.
One of nation’s largest teachers unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without proper safety measures.