Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces COVID-19 grants for teachers, support staff
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced that eligible teachers and support staff who worked additional time and incurred additional costs during the 2019-2020 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic can receive a grant through two new grant programs.
Northville buses stuck in park after COVID-19 impacts district transportation
The district informed parents Monday that a COVID-19 positive case within the transportation operations office of Durham Transportation required the quarantine of non-driving staff.
As statewide Covid cases rise, so does concerns by parents on in-person learning
The numbers right now are the highest in the Upper Peninsula followed by the west side of the state. It is an increase school officials on the west side of Michigan are paying close attention to, notifying their school communities that, as a worst-case scenario, schools may have to shift to a distance learning model until cases decline.
Community mourns standout Pershing senior killed in crash who was destined for greatness
Monday night Pershing High School senior Ga'heime Griffin left his job at McDonald's when suddenly the driver lost control of the vehicle near Joseph Campau and Carpenter and Ga'heime was killed.
Livonia schools return to in-person learning
As students return to the buildings, a number of protocols are in place to keep the school community safe
Farmington Public Schools to resume in-person learning on November 9
Farmington Public Schools will resume in-person learning on November 9 with a split schedule every day of the week.
New Detroit teachers contract bumps average salary to $70K
Most teachers will see a 2.74 percent raise. And, with the new average salary of $70,000 it puts Detroit teachers in the top-tier around the state. Teachers will now max out at around $76,000.
MDHHS issues emergency order requiring schools to publicly notify of COVID-19 cases
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon issued an Emergency Order requiring K-12 schools to provide public notice to the school community about probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Livonia Public Schools bring students back with pandemic precautions
The school board voted Monday to end virtual learning put in place as efforts continue to stop the spread of COVID-19.
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
Michigan elementary students required to wear masks in school to slow spread of COVID-19
Michigan elementary school students are now required to wear masks in the classroom for the first time to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Michigan's three biggest universities anticipate online classes until next fall
Classes at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University will likely remain online for the entire academic year.
EMU planning on testing wastewater treatment for signs of COVID-19
Eastern Michigan University will test campus wastewater for the COVID-19 virus and other signs of infectious diseases.
Southfield police chief gives update following death of Oak Park teens in Friday crash
It will be a somber start of the week for Oak Park students after two of their classmates were killed in a Friday night crash on Telegraph. There were six people in the vehicle when it wrecked
University of Michigan graduate employees vote to end strike, return to work Thursday
The Graduate Employee's Organization at the University of Michigan has voted to end its strike and accept the school's offer which included dropping a legal threat that administrators at considered against the union.
UofM graduate employees vote to end strike against administration
The Graduate Employee's Organization at the University of Michigan has voted to end its strike and accept the school's offer which included dropping a legal threat that administrators at considered against the union.
Novi HS moves classes online, postpones athletics after 5 students test positive
Michigan school system's ability to navigate COVID-19 infections in their district is being put to the test as Novi High School moves to virtual learning for the next two days after five students test positive for the virus. All games and practices have also been canceled.
Cass Tech grads create STEAM-based subscription education box for kids
The Lab Drawer, founded by two Cass Tech graduates, is an Ed-Tech monthly subscription box full of cross-functional learning experiences for children ages 10-14.
Utica HS football home opener canceled after player contracted COVID-19
The Utica High School football team is on a two-week quarantine after a player contracted COVID-19 off-campus, meaning the team's home opener has been canceled.