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‘A systematic failure’: Ex-Oxford school board member responds to shooting report
Read full article: ‘A systematic failure’: Ex-Oxford school board member responds to shooting reportThe Guidepost Solutions report details how the Oxford School District missed signals and opportunities to prevent the November 2021 shooting that killed four students, injured six others and a teacher.
Beloved Dearborn Heights principal reinstated; superintendent placed on leave
Read full article: Beloved Dearborn Heights principal reinstated; superintendent placed on leaveThere were some last-minute movements after a very contentious meeting at Annapolis High School, where the Dearborn Heights School Board had congregated.
Live stream: Dearborn school board reconvenes for meeting amid library book controversy
Read full article: Live stream: Dearborn school board reconvenes for meeting amid library book controversyAfter cutting their first meeting short on Monday, Dearborn Public Schools is hosting a board meeting Thursday evening amid controversy over a new effort to reevaluate library books for age-appropriateness.
These are the 6 library books being reviewed by Dearborn Public Schools
Read full article: These are the 6 library books being reviewed by Dearborn Public SchoolsIn line with growing scrutiny across the U.S. over school library books and their appropriateness, Dearborn Public Schools has developed a committee that will review existing and potential literary additions that are of concern to parents.
Parents have questions after 2 Oxford school board members resign in less than a week
Read full article: Parents have questions after 2 Oxford school board members resign in less than a weekFor the second time in less than a week, an Oxford school board member has resigned, which has caused parents to have questions.
Parents are upset with Oxford school board’s decision to delay investigation
Read full article: Parents are upset with Oxford school board’s decision to delay investigationOn Tuesday, the board decided there would be no independent review until the litigation concluded. The problem is that it’s likely three to five years away.
Sunday Read: Details behind parent’s settlement with Rochester Community Schools over firing scandal
Read full article: Sunday Read: Details behind parent’s settlement with Rochester Community Schools over firing scandalA settlement has been reached between Rochester Community Schools and a parent who accused the school board of getting her fired from her job over social media posts that were critical of the district’s pandemic response.
Parent reaches settlement with Rochester Community Schools over firing scandal: What to know
Read full article: Parent reaches settlement with Rochester Community Schools over firing scandal: What to knowA settlement has been reached between Rochester Community Schools and a parent who accused the school board of getting her fired from her job over social media posts that were critical of the district’s pandemic response.
Holocaust novel 'Maus' banned in Tennessee school district
Read full article: Holocaust novel 'Maus' banned in Tennessee school districtA Tennessee school district has voted to ban a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust due to “inappropriate language” and an illustration of a nude woman.
Committee to review graphic novel in Troy Athens High School library after parent complains
Read full article: Committee to review graphic novel in Troy Athens High School library after parent complainsThe Troy school board is set to decide if it will remove a graphic memoir from the Troy Athens High School library or let the book stay.
Romulus school board faces backlash for removing superintendent
Read full article: Romulus school board faces backlash for removing superintendentSupporters of Romulus superintendent Benjamin Edmonson packed Monday night’s school board meeting, two weeks after Edmonson was placed on paid administrative leave.
Parent files lawsuit, claims Rochester Community Schools got her fired after speaking out on in-person learning
Read full article: Parent files lawsuit, claims Rochester Community Schools got her fired after speaking out on in-person learningIn-person instruction has been an emotional topic for school districts around Metro Detroit.
Ann Arbor parent pens open letter to Michigan officials to commit to full-time school in fall
Read full article: Ann Arbor parent pens open letter to Michigan officials to commit to full-time school in fallANN ARBOR – Local parent Nick Bagley has penned an open letter to the Michigan legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer calling for legislation that would ensure children return to school full time this fall. “I think a lot of parents are feeling kind of hopeless about this school year,” said Bagley. Ann Arbor Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift has publicly said that school will be back full time in the fall. “They’ve shredded the trust they had in the community.”He criticized the state’s decision to leave school openings during the pandemic up to the districts.
Farmington Public Schools board approves increasing in-person learning
Read full article: Farmington Public Schools board approves increasing in-person learningFARMINGTON, Mich. – The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted 6-0 on Tuesday to increase in-person learning and relax the 6-foot social distancing measure in order to increase in-person learning for students. The district will continue other mitigation practices such as mask wearing, hand washing, cleaning and sanitizing, air filtration and student partitions. The board also granted interim Superintendent Bobbie Goodrum to make decisions for the district on how to move forward. Districts across the state are seeking clarification on the March 22 date.”AdThe district is currently looking to offer five four-hour days of in-person learning for elementary students with no in-person lunch, as well as four full days of in-person learning for middle and high school students. Families who have chosen remote learning and learning at a distance can continue to have their children learn in those models.
All eyes are on the Ann Arbor School Board this week. Here’s why.
Read full article: All eyes are on the Ann Arbor School Board this week. Here’s why.Ann Arbor Public Schools students hold up signs at a rally to reopen schools at Skyline High School on Feb. 20, 2021. I’m popping in today to take a deep dive into what’s been happening at Ann Arbor Public Schools. AdThursday, Feb. 18💻 Parent group Ann Arbor Reasonable Return starts a GoFundMe to raise funds to start a PAC against AAPS. 📝 The Ann Arbor Board of Education releases a statement clarifying the details of their Feb. 17 regular meeting. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Local 4 News at 11 -- Oct. 26, 2020
Read full article: Local 4 News at 11 -- Oct. 26, 2020Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 11:Despite COVID-19 cases rising, Grosse Pointe parents are pushing for face-to-face learning. They took their argument to the Grosse Pointe School Board on Monday night.
Parents of Grosse Pointe students urge school board to begin in-person learning
Read full article: Parents of Grosse Pointe students urge school board to begin in-person learningGROSSE POINTE, Mich. – Despite COVID-19 cases rising, Grosse Pointe parents are pushing for face-to-face learning. They took their argument to the Grosse Pointe School Board on Monday night. Tonight the parents say the drawbacks of online learning far outweigh the risk of their kids getting sick from face-to-face learning. “I agree with these parents, I want our kids back,” said Grosse Pointe School Board President, Margaret Weertz. Elementary students are back in person part of the week, and parents say it’s hurting middle and high school students.
Detroit Public Schools Community District released from state oversight
Read full article: Detroit Public Schools Community District released from state oversightDETROIT – The Detroit Public Schools Community District has regained control of its finances. The Detroit Financial Review Commission (FRC) voted unanimously on Monday to immediately grant a waiver that releases both Detroit Public Schools (DPS) and Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) from active state oversight. READ: Detroit Public Schools Community District expected to be released from state oversightThe elected DPSCD School Board and its appointed superintendent manage the district along with DPS, which solely functions to manage the district’s legacy debt. “This is a monumental day for the state of Michigan,” said State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks, chairperson of the Detroit FRC. “Our largest school district has shown leadership in having three consecutive balanced budgets with minimal oversight of day-to-day operations.
Controversy surfaces surrounding Cass Tech namesake
Read full article: Controversy surfaces surrounding Cass Tech namesakeThe name Cass Tech is synonymous with greatness, but the man in which the school was named after is starting to see his fair share of controversy in 2020. RELATED: Michigan governor: Lansing’s Lewis Cass Building renamed to ‘Elliott-Larsen Building’“Three schools being destroyed by fire one just we wore out. Many aren’t too pleased with the fact that Lewis Cass at one point was a slave owner, like alum Kevin Tolbert. “I think anything other than the Cass Tech Name destroys the brand. Since that time the School Board created and passed a school name change policy and it has not been used by stakeholders to initiate a name change for Cass Tech High School.
Michigan school board votes to fire superintendent who made controversial remarks on George Floyd
Read full article: Michigan school board votes to fire superintendent who made controversial remarks on George FloydGRAND LEDGE, Mich. A school board near Lansing has voted to fire its superintendent after he partly blamed George Floyd for his fatal encounter with police. The Grand Ledge school board heard many hours of public comment during a special meeting Friday. Brian Metcalf will be placed on paid leave until his dismissal is finalized. Metcalf had said on Facebook that Floyds death in Minneapolis was wrong. But he also said it all starts with being a law abiding citizen, and that Floyd was suspected of using counterfeit money. Metcalf, who is white, had apologized and said he would undergo diversity training.
Romulus Community Schools suspends acting superintendent without pay for 10 days
Read full article: Romulus Community Schools suspends acting superintendent without pay for 10 daysROMULUS, Mich. – The acting superintendent of Romulus Community Schools has been suspended without pay for 10 school days, according to school officials. Flinnoia Hall’s suspension stems from alleged behavior during a Feb. 10 Romulus Board of Education meeting. Below is the official statement from the Romulus Community Schools:“The Romulus Community School District expects a standard of behavior from its employees that consists of professionalism, respect, and civility. During the February 10, 2020 meeting of the Romulus Board of Education, the Acting Superintendent engaged in conduct that was inconsistent with this standard of behavior. As a result, during a special meeting held on February 20, 2020, the Board voted to suspend the Acting Superintendent without pay for 10 school days.
General Election Results for Van Buren School Board on Nov. 6, 2018
Read full article: General Election Results for Van Buren School Board on Nov. 6, 2018Dave Bartkowiak Jr. is the digital managing editor for ClickOnDetroit. Copyright 2018 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. Michigan General Election results for Van Buren School Board on Nov. 6, 2018. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.