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 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.
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.
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Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
BookPALS reading program gives kids the chance for new books and new friends
"Exposure to people who are different and bridging socio-economic gaps vitally important and the earlier we do that the better for everyone involved," said Betsy Durant.
Teachers aren't happy with Detroit school's scheduled start next week
Several members of Detroit Public Schools are protesting the planned reopening of the district next week. They're arguing until the pandemic is under control, students shouldn't return to classes
State's largest liquor distributor slapped with $3 million fine for last year's delays
Attorney General Dana Nessel has slapped Michigan's largest liquor distributor with a $3 million fine for errors that caused delays in distribution during the 2019 holiday season.
Gov. Whitmer to announce actions to protect students returning to school this fall using federal relief funds
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss how the state is going to ensure proper use of federal relief funds that are allocated for schools in the state.
Mich. sues DeVos over use pandemic funds, says Detroit could miss out on $2.6M
Michigan is joining a lawsuit with four other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit that says Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education are taking money from the poor to give to the rich.
Greenlight Fund Detroit raises funds to fight poverty with new literacy program
It is being launched in a dozen schools and community organizations next week. They are reaching out to families - but hope to expand the program in the fall.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces school plan for fall 2020 with unveiling of Return to School Roadmap
As COVID-19 cases start to climb back up in Michigan, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is releasing the Return to School Roadmap to get students and teachers back in the classroom for the fall semester.
Urge to rename Cass Tech heats up: Lewis Cass was slave owner and helped cause Trail of Tears
What is in a name? For some, everything. For others it is what you make of it, and such is the conversation about renaming Cass Tech, one of Detroit's most prestigious schools- and one named after an enslaver.
Schools, local governments mostly insulated from budget cuts in new agreement
A busy news day is on the way for Tuesday, much of it coming from the state government which announced it had come to an agreement on its budgetary shortfall. Most of the cuts won't be for schools or local governments.
UM board rejects budget proposal which included 1.9% tuition hike for students
The University of Michigan's Board of Regents failed to approve a budget for the school on Thursday, which included tuition hikes on all three of the school's campuses.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.