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Petition demands Oakland Schools go virtual amid threats in wake of Oxford shooting
Read full article: Petition demands Oakland Schools go virtual amid threats in wake of Oxford shootingA petition demanding Oakland Schools go virtual after the district received several threats has received more than 10,000 signatures.
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Students upset after Oakland Schools trade program abruptly canceled
Read full article: Students upset after Oakland Schools trade program abruptly canceledOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. There are 61 Oakland Schools students suddenly trying to fill a major gap in their academics. Oakland Schools canceled one of its trade programs at Northwest Technical Campus, telling students they lost the teacher. The Oakland Schools visual imaging program dates back to 1972. Canceling it for the school year is taking an emotional toll, because its so important for Oakland Schools students academic and professional careers. The students said their teacher didnt want to teach the online class at school to protect her child who has underlying health issues.
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Oakland Schools to still offer recently-cut trade program after students speak out
Read full article: Oakland Schools to still offer recently-cut trade program after students speak outCLARKSTON, Mich. Oakland Schools will still offer a trade program that was recently abruptly cut, affecting dozens of students plans. The district abruptly canceled one of its trade programs at Northwest Technical Campus on Thursday, telling students they lost the teacher. The 61 students enrolled in the visual imaging program reportedly got a letter from the dean stating that they lost their instructor and were unable to find a qualified replacement. The Oakland Schools visual imaging program dates back to 1972. Its recent cancelation took an emotional toll on the dozens of students enrolled in the program who rely on the course to advance their academic and professional careers.
3 Metro Detroit high schools ranked among top 70 in US
Read full article: 3 Metro Detroit high schools ranked among top 70 in USCNN ImageThree high schools in Metro Detroit are ranked among the top public high schools in the country. Niche released their 2020 best schools list, ranking the best schools and districts around the country heading into the new school year. Check the list: Report ranks 25 best Michigan school districtsHere's where Michigan high schools ranked in the top 100:56. International Academy (Bloomfield Hills)63. International Academy (Oakland Schools)69. Troy High SchoolThe top ranked schools in the country were:1. Bergen County Academies (New Jersey)Check out the full list of top public high schools here.