Oak Park HS teacher supporting marginalized students named Mich. Teacher of the Year
An Oak Park High School teacher who helps all students feel safe in his classroom has been named Michigan Teacher of the Year.
An Oak Park High School teacher who helps all students feel safe in his classroom has been named Michigan Teacher of the Year.
Guidance for masks in schools varies widely across US states
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Many states are calling for teachers to wear masks, including Alaska, Connecticut, California, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Utah and Washington. Some will require masks for students. Many other states are leaving the decision to local officials.
Court denies temporary halt on in-person schooling in Detroit, will hear oral arguments Friday
All week, protesters have been demanding summer classes being held during the COVID-19 pandemic at Detroit schools end. Now they're planning a lawsuit to stop them.
All week, protesters have been demanding summer classes being held during the COVID-19 pandemic at Detroit schools end. Now they're planning a lawsuit to stop them.
Michigan fall sports to resume on schedule with contingencies, MHSAA says
Amid a global pandemic and concern about the safety of teen athletes engaging in physical activity, the Michigan High School Athletic Association said it will resume the 2020-21 school year with fall sports as traditionally scheduled.
Amid a global pandemic and concern about the safety of teen athletes engaging in physical activity, the Michigan High School Athletic Association said it will resume the 2020-21 school year with fall sports as traditionally scheduled.
West Bloomfield School District plans for online, hybrid learning for school year
As Michigan's fight against COVID-19 continues, school districts are preparing for the impending school year and, unless the state's cases start to trend in the opposite direction, West Blomfield School District is planning to split students into two groups with three days of remote learning and two days in school.
As Michigan's fight against COVID-19 continues, school districts are preparing for the impending school year and, unless the state's cases start to trend in the opposite direction, West Blomfield School District is planning to split students into two groups with three days of remote learning and two days in school.
Protesters gather at Birmingham Groves High School after teen incarcerated for not doing homework
Protesters gathered Thursday in support of a 15-year-old girl from Metro Detroit who was sent to juvenile detention at the end of the school year for not completing her online school assignments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protesters gathered Thursday in support of a 15-year-old girl from Metro Detroit who was sent to juvenile detention at the end of the school year for not completing her online school assignments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.
Detroit Police make 11 arrests in front of school bus terminal on 4th day of protests
Multiple arrests were made at a protest in front of a bus terminal Thursday morning after demonstrators blocked buses from leaving the lot.
Multiple arrests were made at a protest in front of a bus terminal Thursday morning after demonstrators blocked buses from leaving the lot.
Activist group sues Detroit public schools to halt summer school due to coronavirus concerns
Royal, a Detroit schoolteacher is the lead name on the lawsuit. He is a member of the teachers union and a member of By Any Means Necessary or BAMN.
Royal, a Detroit schoolteacher is the lead name on the lawsuit. He is a member of the teachers union and a member of By Any Means Necessary or BAMN.
Created by therapists, Camp Therapyology holds outdoor camp for kids who'll get out and get social
Camp Therapyology will be held twice a week this summer. Two licensed mental health professionals will head up several groups of eight, running socially distanced activities like relay races and making friendship bracelets, while also discussing stress management, tolerance and the pressures of social media.
Camp Therapyology will be held twice a week this summer. Two licensed mental health professionals will head up several groups of eight, running socially distanced activities like relay races and making friendship bracelets, while also discussing stress management, tolerance and the pressures of social media.
Michigan teen incarcerated for not doing online schoolwork during COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A 15-year-old girl who attends Groves High School in Birmingham finished the school year in juvenile detention and is still there for not completing her school work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 15-year-old girl who attends Groves High School in Birmingham finished the school year in juvenile detention and is still there for not completing her school work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vehicle nearly collides with school bus exiting lot as protests against Detroit schools continue
During a particularly tense moment earlier Wednesday, as a school bus was leaving the terminal a white vehicle sped toward it and blocked it from going any further. This is the third day in a row protests have been underway at the bus lot.
During a particularly tense moment earlier Wednesday, as a school bus was leaving the terminal a white vehicle sped toward it and blocked it from going any further. This is the third day in a row protests have been underway at the bus lot.
During school board meeting Detroit teachers are fearful if classes resume in-person this fall
During the meeting, the board unanimously approved a plan that will allow in person learning and online learning if that is fully funded by the state. The board mentioned precautions in place as well as being flexible.
During the meeting, the board unanimously approved a plan that will allow in person learning and online learning if that is fully funded by the state. The board mentioned precautions in place as well as being flexible.
U-M wants to help kids stay active with streaming online videos to get them moving
Now kids are definitely out of school. And with so much uncertainty about going back. U-M wants to help parents help their children stay active.
Now kids are definitely out of school. And with so much uncertainty about going back. U-M wants to help parents help their children stay active.
Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Second day of protests outside Detroit School bus lot forming
On the second day of summer classes, more protesters made an appearance outside the Detroit Public School Community District bus lot where the transport vehicles are held. While protesters promised more of the same disruption, district administrators sought to evade the demonstrators.
On the second day of summer classes, more protesters made an appearance outside the Detroit Public School Community District bus lot where the transport vehicles are held. While protesters promised more of the same disruption, district administrators sought to evade the demonstrators.
Protesters block buses on Detroit school's first day of summer classes
Dozens of people congregated outside the Detroit School District's bus lot on the first day of reopening doors for summer school. When schools should reopen are among the many pressing questions for how the state should move forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of people congregated outside the Detroit School District's bus lot on the first day of reopening doors for summer school. When schools should reopen are among the many pressing questions for how the state should move forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Some districts begin releasing plans for fall instruction
School districts in metro Detroit are starting to release their plans for learning this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, with may including some form of virtual instruction.
School districts in metro Detroit are starting to release their plans for learning this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, with may including some form of virtual instruction.
Protest groups converge on Detroit School bus lot, blocking vehicles from leaving
Dozens of people congregated outside the the Detroit School District's bus lot on the first day of reopening doors for summer school. When schools should reopen are among the many pressing questions for how the state should move forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of people congregated outside the the Detroit School District's bus lot on the first day of reopening doors for summer school. When schools should reopen are among the many pressing questions for how the state should move forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic
ICE to force international students from US if colleges offer online classes only
This week Immigration and Customs Enforcement said international students attending US universities will have to leave or be deported if their school switches to online only courses, in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
This week Immigration and Customs Enforcement said international students attending US universities will have to leave or be deported if their school switches to online only courses, in response to the COVID-19 crisis.