Local MSU students urged to self-quarantine after officials confirm 342 COVID-19 cases
Officials with Michigan State University have announced that at least 342 people affiliated with the university have test positive for coronavirus since August 24.
U-M Dearborn apologizes for setting up segregated online student 'cafes'
The University of Michigan-Dearborn issued an apology Wednesday for creating segregated online student “cafes,” one for white people and another for people of color, that it says were intended to promote discussions about race and diversity.
Michigan launches new plan offering free college to 625,000 essential workers
More than half-a-million Michigan workers who provided essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic have the opportunity to go to college without paying tuition.
Dad recreates sweet 'Toy Story' scene to send son, 4, back to school
A father in England recreated a famous scene from “Toy Story” to send his young son back to school, in a sweet photoshoot that has gone viral on social media.
As remote learning grows, power outages become the new 'snow day'
And the game-changer for canceling school once was snow, but not with online learning.
From elementary to high school: inside one Berkley family's virtual learning
We go inside one home in Oakland County to see what one family's 'virtual classroom' looks like - crowded and stressful.
Graduate student teachers at U-M go on multi-day strike, which school says is illegal
The Graduate Employees Organization at the University of Michigan is on strike over COVID-19 protocols and practices amid the start of classes.
Inside one DPSCD teacher's virtual classroom: her bedroom closet
We take a look at one Detroit teacher's 'classroom' for at least the next nine weeks - a bedroom closet.
Masks, temperature checks and social distancing meet Detroit students on their first day of school
Detroit students returned to class Tuesday, with the majority on virtual instruction but with others returning to the building.
Detroit families ready for online classes, others in-person for a first day of school loaded with questions
High school senior Brian Davenport would have had quite a harrowing tale of COVID-19 survival to tell his school friends in the hall between classes.
Some students return to Oakland University campus for first day of classes
Some students at Oakland University returned to the classroom Thursday for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Royal Oak man's 'Hoglet' is a fidget mouse for children with special needs, learning challenges
Parker Lynch from Royal Oak is the mastermind behind the first of its kind fidget mouse. Five years ago he invented the Hoglet.
Amid surge of virtual learning, security threats and hacks are lurking
We talk with cyber risk expert from Burns & Wilcox David Derigiotis about what students, parents and teachers should keep in mind during this surge of virtual learning.
Meals, tutoring and online help for kids at Boys and Girls Club and Downtown Boxing Gym
Depending on what parents decided in Detroit, some kids are going back to the bell. While others are staying at home because of COVID-19.
Grad students hold die-in at U-M to protest in-person teaching
The Graduate Employees Organization at the University of Michigan held a die-in to protest in-person learning.
'Let Them Play' protest rally in Lansing demands high school football reinstated for fall
McElvany organized the "Let Them Play" rally. Her son Cole is the starting quarterback at Milan High School. His season and all others are postponed until spring.
Royal Oak Shrine moves classes to Emagine theater out of pandemic precaution
But working parents raised concerns about being able to monitor their child's remote learning. So when school starts next week a student can do their remote learning days at the Emagine Royal Oak and there's no extra cost for parents.
Code 313 looking to connect families in need with computers for school
Code 313 is looking to connect low-income individuals and nonprofits to technology, internet and digital training amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hazard pay, 20-student limits part of union agreement between Detroit district and teachers
The Detroit school district and the teachers union have come to an agreement on a 2020 learning plan.
Your Take: Back to school amid COVID-19
In this episode of Your Take, we talk with FOX 2 viewers about heading back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.