Northville Public Schools has banned cell phones and smartwatches in classrooms, citing distractions from social media and the need to keep students focused and safe.

Hopefully, by now, parents have begun the gradual shift toward earlier bedtimes because poor sleep can be harmful to children.

As families gear up for the new school year, there’s more to consider than just school supplies and backpacks. Ensuring your child’s health and readiness for any potential emergencies is crucial.

Moms talk about the start of a new school year

Doctor: Simple is better when you’re young

You know about school supply checklists but this list is just as important

Back-to-school season is here and aside from big changes in routines for kids and parents, it’s also a big adjustment for pets.

A recent survey reveals that many parents believe technology -- including social media -- is hindering children’s ability to form connections in school.

The back-to-school season is exciting, but it can also be stressful for everyone in the family.

Getting sick may seem unavoidable in the fall, as children head back to school and are in such close quarters. But it is avoidable -- here's how.

Discussion heats up on “Live In The D”

As someone who was once a very broke college student, having TV, let alone free TV, was an aspirational goal to have.

As someone who was once a very broke college student, having TV, let alone free TV, was an aspirational goal to have.

The first day of school is around the corner and parents can do a lot to help their child prepare to be back in a large social setting

From overall wellness, to a lunchbox, there are a lot of things to consider

See how the Solutionaries team addresses educational challenges to exploring food insecurity and behavioral interventions.

Good vision is essential to learning, but experts say many problems go undiagnosed, especially in younger children.

This CompTIA and IT learning bundle here on sale for 83% off can give you some much needed smarts

Regardless of the time of year, or how old your kids are, it's important to have a system in place to wind them down at the end of the day.

Why a focus on Virginia’s most in demand industries could be the answer to less student debt.

School districts around the country are working to beef up security measures. This school year, safety of students is top of mind more than ever. That's why school systems like Roanoke City are having to rethink the way they do things.

School is back in session, which means busy mornings of kids getting out the door in a hurry, with a healthy breakfast and a healthy school lunch that kids will not want to trade away.

Quick breakfasts you can make before heading back to school

As families struggle to make ends meet, one big hit to the bottom line just happened: checking off those long school supplies lists is far from cheap.

Can you believe we’re already approaching Labor Day? Is that the end of summer? Is this the end of the travel season? Should the children return to school now or after Labor Day?

As a mother of four kids, Siri Daly knows the chaos of heading back to school.

It's time for the kids to go back-to-school and we're throwing it back with some of your favorite Local 4 team members.

Some families in the Plymouth-Canton school district were surprised to learn within the past few days that bus services would not be available for their neighborhood for the upcoming school year.

Our Solutionaries team tracks down solutions to one of the scariest, most terrifying problems plaguing parents—school safety.

Families are getting back into new routines for the start of the school year, and those routines should include your pets.

Back to school is just around the corner and kids sometimes have a lot of strong feelings about that.

It’s time to stock up on school supplies, and there’s one spot you might not have considered for back-to-school shopping...

As we continue our “Live in the D” Back to School Week, we want to help you and your kids have a great start to the school year. As always, it’s important to find the right school for your child.

Going back to school can be exciting, and yet it can also be the cause of a case of the jitters. Students may feel stress and anxiety for many reasons, and we want to help families with the transition so we spoke to the experts at Mind Wellness Counseling.

Aside from new clothes, notebooks, and pencils, there are other items parents and students might want to cross off their back-to-school checklist.

The experts at Great Lakes Learning Academy, an entirely online public charter school, offer advice on how to create a positive study environment at home where the students in your life can learn at their own pace.

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’s that time of the year again when the kiddos are sent a list of items they will need for the upcoming school year. Between backpacks, folders, notebooks, calculators, and more, things can really add up quickly. We spoke to Desiree Atkins with Forman Mills, about ways to save big on back-to-school shopping.

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Michigan Medicine has hosted several food and school supply drives over the years.

Meijer has announced teachers can save 15% on supplies for an entire school year.

It’s hard to think of a more bittersweet moment than when you send a kid off to kindergarten for the first time.

It’s almost that time of the season -- the school year is just around the corner.

Behind all technology screens, including your phone, computer, tablets, and gaming consoles, there is a code. Coding is the process or activity of writing computer programs. The language electronics uses to understand and execute functions of computer devices. Kids are excited about the idea of coding but not all children have the right access to learn how to code. CODE(313) is here to bring change for all children who are interested in coding.

Bedtime stories are a fond memory many of us have from our childhood, and on the same note, it’s a memory many of us want to give our children, as well.

Ann Arbor parents can sell and shop gently used kids items at this massive sale.

President Joe Biden is expected to hold a press conference marking his first year in office.

You know the songs she’s written like “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, “Up On The Roof”, and “Natural Woman”. You also know the songs she’s recorded like “It’s Too Late”, “You’ve Got A Friend”, and “I Feel The Earth Move”. Now, you can see the story of Carole King brought to life in the show “Beautiful - The Carole King Musical” which takes the stage at the Fisher Theater through Sunday.

Officials with Michigan State University say nearly 90% of students, faculty and staff have been vaccinated for COVID-19.

“We’re engaged in a trade-off right now,” Dr. Navin said. “We know that school is good for kids, we know COVID is bad for kids and we’ve decided that a little bit of COVID is the price worth paying to have kids in school.”

The controversy has made things even more difficult for health officials trying to stop the spread.

The controversy has made things even more difficult for health officials trying to stop the spread.

As Michigan schools prepare for more COVID outbreaks, school nurses are on the frontlines for thousands of students, teachers and families.

On Tuesday, a school district sent an entire grade level home because of exposure to one teacher.

A staff shortage had Eastpointe Middle School turning to virtual learning last week, but the students have since been able to return to the classroom.

Parents and students showed up at Friday’s Bloomfield Hills High School football game with shirts and signs in support of former board president Paul Kolin.

“The goal is to stop this and stop sending it out on social media things that can be considered a hate crime,” Kolin said. “I stand by what I did.”

A local parent organization is pressuring Macomb County health officials to provide more details for COVID-19 school numbers in the area.

A local parent organization is pressuring Macomb County health officials to provide more details for COVID-19 school numbers in the area.

A local parent organization is pressuring Macomb County health officials to provide more details for COVID-19 school numbers in the area.

If you’re a teacher in many districts your sick time is judged by whether or not you are vaccinated, what the big teacher’s union has to say about that and it might not be what you think.

First lady Jill Biden is traveling to Royal Oak on Friday as part of the Return to School Road Trip.

Officials said they are hoping to return to face-to-face education on Sept. 27.

“It’s a great opportunity for those that want to make a difference in our schools and support our students,” said superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti.

Now that the school year is well underway and students are off to the races for another year of learning and studying, we thought we’d ask: Can we see your pictures?

For many parents, back to school also means back to packing lunches for the kids.

It’s that time of year again where students of all ages go back to school in the fall. So, have you every wondered what school subject you would teach if you were a teacher? Everyone had a favorite subject in school, but your personality also comes into play on whether that subject would be right for you.

Some parents are concerned that their children may be bullied for wearing masks in schools where masks are not mandated.

Conversations about vaccines, masks and other protocols will likely be a main focus during the entire 2021-22 school year.

Start your first fall semester off right by following this advice!

Here’s a few things that might make going back to school a little easier

A video shows parents in Washtenaw County urging their kids to ignore their high school’s mask mandate and enter the school.

COVID-19 is just one of the challenges facing Michigan school districts this fall.

We made it through the first week of school.

Many Metro Detroit schools are kicking off the academic year this week, and operations will look different for many -- and not just because of COVID-related protocols.

Thousands of students in Metro Detroit are returning back to school Tuesday amid uncertainty about the upcoming school year.

It is a problem facing school districts across the country, a shortage of bus drivers.

If your child has not gone back to school yet Tuesday is likely the day.

Over the course of the COVID pandemic, people with disabilities have been some of the most at-risk and often the least protected from a virus that is more likely to kill them.

In order to attract credentialed bus drivers, Durham School Services is offering a $1,000 signing bonus for drivers who possess a CDL license and a $500 bonus for those without credentials.

An outbreak at Renaissance High School within the football team has caused concern among some Detroit Public Schools Community District teachers.

With hours away from classes starting at Oakland University, faculty and administration cannot hammer out a new contract Wednesday night.

There are some unconventional innovations as students head back to the classroom after a year of virtual learning.

Michigan Medicine and Food Gatherers are hosting their fourth food and toiletry drive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The sudden resignation of two bus drivers has forced Grosse Ile Township Schools to eliminate general education transportation to start the year.

Tuesday marks the return to school for thousands of children in Macomb County. Unlike neighboring Oakland and Wayne counties, there is no countywide mask mandate. Most districts have decided to make masks optional.

Monday was the first day of school for thousands of students in Metro Detroit and many were required to wear masks.

Because students must be vaccinated to attend in-person classes, the university is also working to expand the number of on-line course offerings.

“Bus drivers wanted” signs have been popping up everywhere, making it clear that there is a need for school bus drivers ahead of the start of school.

With many kids going back to school in person, and many grown-ups returning to work, it’s time to start thinking about packing lunches. Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler says you should pay attention to the ingredients.

Oakland County said the increase in cases is the reason it’s mandating masks at all K-12 schools. It’s decision not everyone is happy with.

Jason Carr and Tati Amare reflect on going back to school and the first day of class.

The Oakland County Health Division issued an emergency health order Tuesday that requires all students and staff to wear masks when they return to school.

Experts have said the first step to creating a smooth transition for children to go back to school this year is to plan ahead and make sure you work together as a family.

Face masks will be required to be worn inside all Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district buildings until at least Oct. 31, 2021.

Allen Park’s public school district has adopted a universal masking policy for the upcoming school year amid the ongoing pandemic.