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.
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.