Detroit Teachers Authorize Strike Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Detroit Federation of Teachers members voted 91 percent in favor of authorizing a safety strike. The move is not a work stoppage.

Senate OKs Bipartisan Education Legislation, Receives Backlash From Dems, Ed Groups

During a rare Saturday session, the Senate approved a bipartisan education deal.

Education Leaders Need Answers From State, Feds In Order To Reopen During Pandemic

Most schools across the state have announced plans to either go fully online for the start of the school year or offered a hybrid plan.

What Metro Detroit Schools Are Doing This Fall: List

While some districts are still determining how they will return to school, several districts in the Metro Detroit area have already decided.

Backpacks, School Supplies To Be Delivered to Detroit Families

About 3,000 backpacks with school supplies will be delivered to Detroit families in need Saturday.

2 Detroit Students Test Positive For Coronavirus: District

The district said 274 kids were tested by the Detroit Health Department, with two students returning positive tests.

Detroit Summer Classes Can Continue In Person: Report

A judge has ruled that in-person summer classes at Detroit Public Schools can continue as long as students are tested for the coronavirus.

Detroit Public Schools Opens In-Person Summer Classes

The Detroit Public Schools District's plan to open its doors to face-to-face instruction Monday was met with protesters.

Whitmer, Trump Offer Vastly Different School Reopening Plans, As Educators Worry About Funding

President Donald Trump and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer both have their own ideas about what it means to reopen schools safely this fall.

Michigan To Sue Betsy DeVos Over CARES Act Funding

Nessel said allocating funds to private schools "deprives public schools across our state of critical resources."

Whitmer To Discuss Allocation Of Federal Funds To MI Schools

The news conference will include Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Superintendent Michael Rice.

Michigan Schools Hope To Return To In-Person Classes In Fall

Many Michigan universities are planning to return to the classroom in the Fall, but with flexible schedules and online programs offered.

Michigan Lifts Camp Restrictions; Adds 8 New Coronavirus Deaths

An executive order signed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Friday lifted restrictions on overnight residential, travel and troop camps.

Detroit Public Schools Releases Plan For Reopening

The district released a 23-page document unveiling initial plans for how to reopen.

As More Michigan Parents Consider Homeschooling, School Budgets Could Be Decimated

As concerns of COVID-19 still linger, school leaders are talking about how to best reopen schools this fall.

1/3 Of Michigan Teachers Might Not Return To The Classroom

Michigan educators are planning for next fall as the current academic year comes to a close.

New Task Force Will Determine How To Reopen Schools: MI Governor

A new advisory council has been created to determine how to reopen Michigan schools.

Detroit Students To Learn Remotely Following $23M Plan

According to school officials, only 10-20 percent of students in Detroit have access to electronic devices or the internet.

U.S. News 2020 High School Rankings: 4 In Michigan In Top 100

Life goes on, and so do the top high school rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

Shelving Inc. Opens Applications for 2020 Business Scholarship

Scholarship to award three Michigan students with $1,500 or $1,000 towards college education

Detroit Country Day School Students Receive Scholastic Art Awards

Over 100 awards presented to DCDS students in a variety of art me

Inside A Field Trip To The DIA

Here's what happened with 80 local fifth-graders took a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Detroit Teacher Facing Discipline Over Alleged 'Racially Demeaning' Comments

A Detroit teacher is under investigation after a parent raised concerns about alleged comments the teacher made about slavery.

After Whitmer’s Veto, Detroit Charter Schools Brace For Impact

Detroit charter schools will have to cut back music education and teacher training if Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s funding veto is allowed.

Detroit Schools Could Be Impacted By These 2020 Ballot Proposals

An important revenue source that has helped the Detroit school district provide pay increases to employees will be up for renewal next year.

Detroit Republican Switches Sides On MI’s Third-Grade Reading Law

Passed by the Michigan legislature in 2016, the third-grade reading law takes several steps to address flagging reading scores.

Every Student In Detroit District To Get Weekly Classes In Respect, Compassion

The Detroit School District is asking all of its students and staff to sign an anti-bullying pledge to set new expectations.

Pay Boost, Bonuses On The Way For Many Detroit School Employees

Raises of 3% and bonuses of as much as $950 are on the way for a number of employees of the Detroit school district.

How Do You Get Kids To Eat School Lunch? Detroit District Will Give Food Trucks A Try

The Detroit school district plans to hand out lunch from food trucks in an effort to get students to eat more nutritious foods.

Detroit’s School Board Will Revisit New Public Comment Rules

Detroit is planning to take a second look at a new policy that requires people to register in order to speak during public meetings.

Betsy Devos Claims Victory In First Detroit School Visit Since Becoming U.S. Ed Secretary

In her first visit to a Detroit school as U.S. Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos argued her policies have helped the city’s students.

How One Detroit School Is Teaching Third-Graders To Read

The lesson was designed to help the students learn the basic building blocks of English, sound by sound.

These Detroit Teens Have Big Dreams, Big Goal: Graduate From College (Watch)

Chalkbeat Detroit is partnering with Detroit Public Television to spend the year following these four students.

How The DIA Helped Prepare Michigan Teachers This Year

Educators from across the state gathered at the Detroit Institute of Arts in August for professional development workshops to prepare.

New DPSCD Hydration Stations for Students and Staff this Fall

United Way invests $500,000 to support staff and student achievement throughout the year.

How The DIA Is Teaching STEM To Local Students

The Detroit Institute of Arts isn't just for the humanities, its for science, engineering and math, too.

Michigan Teacher Gets Probation For Offering Sex For Better Grade

A teacher was sentenced to probation time after reportedly offering to give a student a better grade in exchange for sexual acts.

United Way Pilots New Internship Program for Detroit Students

25 DPSCD students will be able to apply classroom skills while learning what it takes to succeed in life.

Dearborn Staging Active Shooter Drill At Middle School

The drill will give school staff, police and fire, and other organizations the chance to execute training practices in an emergency.

Scholarships Open For Metro Detroit Youth Day

College-bound graduates can apply for this popular scholarship awarded each year at Metro Detroit Youth Day on Belle Isle.