University of Michigan says 91% of students have gotten COVID-19 vaccine ahead of fall semester start
According to University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel, 91% of students on the Ann Arbor campus are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Hundreds protest outside Oakland County health department over new school mask mandate
About 200,000 children go to school in Oakland County, where the order impacts public, private, and charter settings.
Oakland County Health Department mandates masks for schools K-12
The Oakland County Health Department is requiring that all students, staff, and faculty wear masks in schools, regardless of vaccination status, to prevent spreading COVID-19.
Oak Park schools hiring now to fill school bus driver openings
Steve Burnett says school bus drivers in his district earn about $19 per hour to start, but there are job requirements.
Oakland University requires COVID-19 vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff on campus
Oakland University is now requiring all students and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend classes and activities on campus.
No decision yet by Livonia schools on forcing masks in classrooms after hearing arguments on both sides
"I do not want my child in a mask," said one woman. "He is in third grade, he needs to see his friends' faces, see their smiles, interact, be rambunctious outside at recess, and have a great time without a mask."
Warren schools requiring face masks for all students and staff
Parents in Warren will have to make sure their children are wearing masks when school starts as the district is the latest to require masks for all students and staff.
Ease your mask mandates or pay up, Fla. Board of Education warns districts
Florida’s commissioner of education says he’ll withhold the salaries of school board members in two districts found to be in violation of the governor’s executive order banning mask mandates, but the Biden administration says the districts can draw on federal funds.
Nonprofit prepares Detroiters for tech jobs with free training -- Here's how to apply
NPower provides free tech training to people in Detroit.
Central Michigan University pivots, will require COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing
Central Michigan University wants students to be safe this upcoming semester. new guidelines have been posted that break down how the new approach.
Destined for Greatness -- Denby High alum helps young women from Detroit school succeed
The Destined for Greatness mentoring program at Detroit's Denby High School helps young women succeed.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
Eastern Michigan University introduces COVID-19 vaccine incentive drawings for students, staff
Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti is using a drawing to encourage students and employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Michigan State Board of Education leaving mask decisions up to school districts
Federal, state, and county health officials all agree that masks are the best way to protect students for the upcoming fall. But it will be on school districts to decide whether to mandate them.
'It's just not safe' Beaumont doctors say kids need masks in school
"Pediatric patients actually are asymptomatic carriers - they can spread the virus to others in the community," said Dr. Sandy Patel. "The more virus that's present in the community, the more chances of a mutant virus to evolve as we are seeing with the Delta."
Michigan schools left to decide on masks, facing criticism and applause from each side
The CDC and MDHHS both have said that masks are recommended indoors but are not issuing mandates for schools. That's leaving districts in a tough spot to make health decisions for students, teachers, and staff.
Grosse Pointe schools won't mandate masks, sparking heated debate at board meeting
The newest flashpoint of this pandemic is the need to enforce mask mandates in schools for the upcoming fall. Even while the CDC and Michigan health department recommends them, some districts aren't requiring them.
US teachers’ union leader supports vaccine mandate for educators as delta variant surges
As the delta variant continues to surge, and young children continue to be ineligible for the vaccine, the U.S. teachers’ union leader said she personally supports a vaccine mandate for educators.
Michigan updates COVID-19 school guidance as students prepare to return to classrooms
The state of Michigan is issuing updated recommendations for school districts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 but is stopping short of requiring the wearing of masks.
Wayne State University announces COVID-19 vaccine mandate after rise in delta variant cases
Wayne State University announced that all students, staff, and faculty who will be on campus in the fall need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.