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School board announces money-saving plans which include, demolition, eliminating jobs in Wayne County
Read full article: School board announces money-saving plans which include, demolition, eliminating jobs in Wayne CountySignificant changes and consolidations are coming to the Taylor School District.
House GOP seeks tighter voting rules in DC, which Democrats warn is model for national restrictions
Read full article: House GOP seeks tighter voting rules in DC, which Democrats warn is model for national restrictionsRepublicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives are making a pitch to overhaul how elections are run in the District of Columbia.
Michigan school districts face difficult decisions surrounding in-person and virtual learning
Read full article: Michigan school districts face difficult decisions surrounding in-person and virtual learningWith cases surging school districts all across the region including Detroit Public Schools Community District have decided to go virtual this week.
Rochester Community Schools basketball coach arrested, district officials say
Read full article: Rochester Community Schools basketball coach arrested, district officials sayROCHESTER, Mich. – A Rochester Community Schools middle school basketball coach was terminated after being arrested for an alleged incident, according to district officials. The coach, whose name was not released, worked with Van Hoosen’s seventh-grade boys basketball team. UPDATE: Rochester Community Schools coach accused of assault in Orion Township“Upon learning of the news, the coach was immediately terminated. Rochester Community Schools continues to work collaboratively with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and will not speculate during an ongoing investigation. “Rochester Community Schools is committed to providing a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment for every student.
West Bloomfield schools to remain remote through Jan. 15, 2021 due to COVID
Read full article: West Bloomfield schools to remain remote through Jan. 15, 2021 due to COVIDWEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The West Bloomfield School District will remain in a totally remote instruction model for all students now through Jan. 15, 2021, the district announced Tuesday. On Nov. 2, the district went remote for all students after health officials moved Oakland County to the highest risk level for spreading COVID-19 through in-person instruction. West Bloomfield High School and Lakers Online will remain totally remote during this time period. New COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise in Michigan. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 142,000 on Sunday, near its highest mark on record.
Farmington Public Schools board votes to continue remote learning for elementary schools until at least Jan. 11
Read full article: Farmington Public Schools board votes to continue remote learning for elementary schools until at least Jan. 11FARMINGTON, Mich. – The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education voted on Tuesday for elementary schools to remain in remote learning until at least Jan. 11, 2021. Following the Guidance for In-Person Instruction, it says that Districts should consider remote instruction for the entire district. Disruption to FamiliesWe acknowledge the disruption of this constant move from in-person to remote instruction causes for families. “We know that other districts in Oakland County are struggling, as well, with the factors listed above.”Students in the Individualized Education Program will continue to follow the district’s recommendation and remain in remote learning. The district is still planning to have middle and high school school return to in-person learning on Jan. 25, 2021.
Local 4 News at 4 -- Oct. 20, 2020
Read full article: Local 4 News at 4 -- Oct. 20, 2020Here’s what’s coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Student count day uncovers concerns in local districtWellness teams were sent out to check on Detroit Public Schools Community District students for the third time. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti is concerned for the safety, food security and learning status of students in the district.
Police investigating after Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District says it was hacked
Read full article: Police investigating after Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District says it was hackedWALLED LAKE, Mich. – In an email sent to parents late Sunday, the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District said a system outage has been linked to a cyberattack. The hack will not impact virtual learning, the district said. Superintendent Kenneth Gutman said virtual learning will proceed as normal when classes resume Monday morning. Walled Lake school officials said there is a possibility credentials and other information was taken. As communicated earlier today, Our Path and My Path virtual learning will continue, uninterrupted, for all students in WLCSD tomorrow.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District says it’s been hacked
Read full article: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District says it’s been hackedWALLED LAKE, Mich. – In an email sent to parents late Sunday the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District said a system outage has been linked to a cyberattack. The hack will not impact virtual learning, the district said. Superintendent Kenneth Gutman said virtual learning will proceed as normal when classes resume Monday morning. The District has a cyber security insurance policy which provides us access to these and other experts in the field. As communicated earlier today, Our Path and My Path virtual learning will continue, uninterrupted, for all students in WLCSD tomorrow.
Detroit funeral home owner back in court, accused of shooting cousin
Read full article: Detroit funeral home owner back in court, accused of shooting cousinDETROIT – Days after a shooting at the Clora Funeral on East Seven Mile Road, Major Clora sat in a 36th District courtroom, officially charged in the fatal shooting of his cousin. Clora, let me say you’re not to possess a firearm while this case is pending.” said the judge presiding over the case. The 37-year-old funeral home owner plead not guilty to second-degree murder and a charge of felony firearm. He owns three businesses.”The judge issued Clora a $100,000 bond. Clora is scheduled to return to court on Aug. 20.