Veteran DPSCD officer who died after breaking up fight remembered for kindness
A friend of Officer Freddie Wilson says he had a rough few years, including the loss of his wife and relatives during a triple homicide on Lamont Street.
Fifth-grader shot in jaw by classmate with air gun in school
Kamauri’s mom says the first time she heard about the incident was from her child - not the school - which didn’t sit well with her.
Student expelled from Detroit schools for bringing firearm to Mumford High School
Detroit school officials emphasized that the student was not targeting anyone and didn't plan on using it.
Student stabbed family member at Detroit school, spokesperson says
According to a spokesperson from Detroit Public Schools, a student stabbed their father, a preliminary investigation found.
Detroit schools restarting in-person learning after month-long absence; 92% of students permitted to return
“We know we will still have positive cases. However, the use of weekly testing will allow early and asymptomatic detection and prevent the spread of the virus,” read a note sent to parents.
DPSCD to expand Covid testing to staff and students, make vaccines available at school
"Online learning is not the best way to learn for our students," he said. "It’s really about pivoting and returning to in-person learning by January 24th and at the very latest, January 31st."
Detroit schools to resume class remotely through Jan. 14
Detroit schools says the city's positive test rate has exceeded 40% over the last seven days, making quarantining and in-person schooling inevitable.
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.
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.
Detroit School Board approves vaccine requirement for teachers and staff by Feb. 18
The new mandate will affect a small percentage of staff who haven't been vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions are available, but testing and mask wearing must be worn in those cases.
Video shows woman restrain small child, sit on him in school bus struggle
The video is difficult to watch - a woman forcibly restraining a small child on a school bus and at one point she appears to be sitting on him. She can also be seen apparently striking him several times.
Detroit schools to invest $34M to mental health support for students, staff and families
The district says it’s working on 1-to-1 mental health at each school and has a mental health support line. It seeks to break down barriers and de-stigmatize mental health. Parents agree they are needed.
Martin Luther King HS students stage walk-out over lack of COVID-19 safety
"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."
Detroit offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for inoculating kids beginning next week
Until this week, kids ages 5-11 remain among the last groups in the U.S. still without an option for protection from the virus that doesn't include preventative measures like masks and social distancing.
Detroit's Bates Academy goes virtual after multiple COVID-19 cases
The health department reported 101 new COVID-19 outbreaks at schools last week, adding to the 319 ongoing outbreaks already being tracked.
Rash of fights break out at East English Village, school to provide extra counselors, security
Detroit Public Schools Community District is bringing in more security and counselors to the school this week in light of what happened. A community activist group is hoping that their task force for conflict resolution help can stop incidents like Tuesday's from happening.
Dozens of police cars respond to Detroit school lunch fight, school released early
Dozens of Detroit Police Officers responded to a Detroit school after a food fight escalated into a massive fight in the school on Tuesday.
In-person learning restarts with 1st day at Detroit public schools
"They let the kids in through their separate doors, all grades have different doors," said Mary. "You can’t go into the school, kids got to wear face masks. It is actually very safe."
Detroit teachers ratify contract with district, promising up to 4% salary bump, $15K bonuses for some
The superintendent also said the district has hired 100 more teachers to help reduce the student-to-teacher ratio.