Ferris State professor put on leave after profanity-laced video
The professor has been placed on leave after he told students in a profanity-laced video that he randomly assigns grades before the first day of class.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Michigan among 38 states settling student loan debt with company accused of predatory lending
The complete settlement includes $1.7 billion in debt cancellation and $95 million in restitution.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Farmington Hills school board defends '21-day Equity Challenge' amid protests
A lengthy school board meeting heard more than 80 people speak during public comment with a clear divide when it comes to the district’s approach to teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Michigan health department shortens quarantine recommendation in schools
Michigan recorded its highest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic on Monday,
Oakland University extends courses online through January due to omicron
"We are hopeful that by waiting until February 1, we will be able to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and return to face-to-face classes more seamlessly," the school said in a statement.
Group representing kids with special needs files restraining order in court to keep schools open
Patrick Donohue who has a daughter who suffered a severe brain injury, points to how students - especially those with special needs - have regressed and suffered socially, emotionally and academically.
Oxford High School to reopen in January after Nov. 30th shooting, district says
Oxford Community Schools has shared its tentative plan for when students will return to the Oxford High School building after the Nov. 30 mass shooting.
Michigan State University requires COVID-19 vaccine or negative test to attend athletic, arts events
MSU is requiring people attending sports or arts events to show proof of COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test.
Doctors concerned about COVID-19 omicron variant as students return to school
As children return to school after the holiday break, the omicron COVID-19 variant is a concern that can't be ignored, doctors say.
Detroit schools: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students 'likely' by next school year
Children age 5-11 are already cleared to receive reduced versions of the COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA is considering booster shots for teens age 12-15 this week.
Detroit, other schools greet new year with virtual and canceled classes
Detroit opted to cancel the first three days of class this week amid an historically high COVID-19 infection rate through the city. Several other schools have gone virtual as well.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Detroit schools cancels classes M-W next week, citing city's high COVID-19 infectious rate
On Wednesday, the district said it will reevaluate how to proceed moving forward with bringing kids back to school. The district also said that a student vaccine mandate is likely by the first day of school next year.
COVID-19 in Michigan: MDHHS urges schools to require masks for students, staff
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging schools to require masks when students return from the holiday break. While the department isn't implementing a mask mandate, it is pushing schools to set protocols to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
University of Michigan to require COVID-19 vaccine boosters, negative tests in winter semester
While classes will resume in-person next semester, vaccines and testing will be integral parts of the university's safety measures.
Whitmer signs new Michigan law allowing public schools to use non-teaching staff as substitutes
A new bill signed last week will work as a temporary stopgap for the growing pressure schools and teachers face amid staff shortages and educator burnout.
Lathrup Village mayor creates Rochester University scholarship after son, 21, dies from sickle cell anemia
Lathrup Village Mayor Kelly Garrett is honoring her son who died from sickle cell anemia with a scholarship at Rochester University.
Wayne State University moving classes online until Jan. 31 due to COVID-19 omicron variant
Wayne State University classes will be virtual through Jan. 31, 2022 due to the COVID-19 omicron spread and virus cases in the Detroit area.