Several schools are closed Tuesday morning due to power outages caused by strong storms in Metro Detroit Monday night.

More than 400 school closures have been reported across Metro Detroit Friday following significant snowfall on Thursday.

The latest snow models show most of Metro Detroit getting between 5 and 8 inches of snow on Thursday.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Southeast Michigan through Thursday night, with around 10 inches of snow expected over the two-day span.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Southeast Michigan through Thursday night, with around 10 inches of snow expected over the two-day span.

Snow days -- or virtual days -- are highly likely this week, perhaps even for multiple days, with a big snowstorm on the horizon in Southeast Michigan. Track school closings here.

Snow totals over the two days could top more than 16 inches of snow in some areas. Which means school closings are likely Wednesday thru Friday.

Snow days -- or virtual days -- are highly likely this week, perhaps even for multiple days, with a big snowstorm on the horizon in Southeast Michigan.

Following the horrific shooting at Oxford High School on Tuesday, school districts around Metro Detroit are ramping up police presence and are dealing with threats.

Worker shortages are creating a threat to in-person learning as school districts across the nation struggle to get students to school because of a bus driver shortage.

The state of Michigan releases new COVID school data each Monday. The latest batch of numbers has Macomb County leading the state with outbreaks and cases.

With more school outbreaks reported, students are being told to quarantine. However, some districts are trying to find a way to keep kids in the classroom.

A new school district has taken over the top spot in Niche’s 2022 rankings for the best districts in Michigan.

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

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.

Utica Community Schools is the largest school district in Macomb County and it is opting to start mask optional for fall semester. Superintendent Robert Monroe said it depends on parents and the choices they and their students make as to whether that can continue.

Parents organizing in the Romeo School District in Macomb County said they are putting pressure on decision makers to mandate masks in schools.

School funding has always been tied to the number of students in the classroom.

Michigan is allowing individual districts and county health departments to make mask policy -- a move education groups call a cop out.

The Wayne County Health Department has issued a new Public Health Advisory to all K-12 schools, public and private. According to the county, the move was made to help protect students and staff from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The advisory is not a mandate, but makes strong recommendations on COVID-19 health protections school districts can follow.

School districts across Michigan are preparing for students to return to the classroom after the pandemic forced many to attend school virtually.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that everyone over the age of 2 wear masks in school even if they are vaccinated.

The bell will be ringing a little later for some schools districts in southeast Michigan.

There is a growing teacher shortage in the State of Michigan. New research indicates we are running out of time to find solutions.

DETROIT – School officials said it’s simple -- cancelling in-person holiday gatherings greatly raises the odds of in-person learning in January. Multiple school districts across Metro Detroit returned elementary school to face-to-face education so that they can squeeze in a little in-person learning before winter break. Parents and teachers are split on the decision as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. READ: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schoolsThe key to returning students to school safely rest with all of us, whether we have children or not. The leads to frustration for administrators and decision makers who are following the science.

DETROIT – An average of 3.6 percent of students who were enrolled in school this time last year are nowhere to be found and school districts are trying to find out what happened. Administrators are grappling with the decline in enrollment in terms of possible post education and financially -- if the students aren’t found, school districts will lose funding at a time when they need it most. Detroit Public Schools Community District sent out volunteers to locate students, and the district is still missing as many as 5 percent of its students. READ: Wellness teams sent out to check on Detroit Public Schools Community District studentsThe districts are concerned. That means if the districts don’t find and return the students they could face a reduction in per-pupil funding.

FARMINGTON, Mich. – The superintendent of Farmington Public Schools as well as two members of the district’s Board of Education have resigned, citing allegations of harassment and “dysfunctional behavior.”According to a press release from the district, superintendent Bob Herrera’s resignation was announced in a board meeting Monday. The resignation comes after Herrera filed a complaint against board member Angie Smith for harassment. “Farmington Public Schools will continue to serve the students and families well in our community; the District has a strong leadership team that will continue to move the District forward.”The board voted to pass a resolution censuring Smith. At the end of the meeting, board member Pamela Green announced her resignation from her position as board president and board trustee, effective Nov. 20. Board vice president Terry Johnson also announced his resignation -- effective Nov. 21 -- with approximately 45 days left of his term.

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The 2021 Best Schools list has been released -- and we’re taking a look at where Michigan districts fall on the list. Niche released their annual school rankings list this week, breaking down the best schools at every level and by every state. Here’s how they develop the rankings:“The 2021 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more.” (Read more here on calculations)So where did Michigan school districts rank in the state? 25 best school districts in MichiganNovi Community School District Northville Public Schools Troy School District Okemos Public Schools Bloomfield Hills Schools Birmingham Public Schools Oakland Schools Grosse Pointe Public Schools Saline Area Schools Ann Arbor Public Schools St. Joseph Public Schools Forest Hills Public Schools (Grand Rapids) East Grand Rapids Public Schools Rochester Community School District North Muskegon Public Schools Chelsea School District Portage Public Schools Van Buren Independent School District West Bloomfield School District Spring Lake Public Schools East Lansing School District Lake Orion Community Schools West Ottawa Public Schools Hudsonville Public School District Berkley School DistrictYou can check out the full list here.

DETROIT School teachers are speaking out against the White Houses push for schools to be fully opened in the fall. There is a growing ground swell of teachers who said they feel bullied into going back into the classroom. As weve reported, almost a third of teachers and parents dont feel safe returning to the classroom under any circumstances that dont include a proven vaccine against COVID-19, reliable antibody testing and mass testing. But eight percent of Michigans teachers surveyed said theyll quit or retire rather than be forced back into the classroom if they dont feel its safe. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos are threatening to withhold funds to any school district that does not deem it safe to reopen fully.

DETROIT School districts in Michigan are facing a likely substitute teacher shortage as some full-time teachers might not want to return to the classroom when schools reopen. Many full-time teachers might not feel comfortable with in-class sessions, which leads to another concern: a shortage of substitute teachers. School officials said they dont even know what resources theyll have to try to attract substitute teachers and fill those holes. Gutman is also the vice president of the Tri-County Alliance, which represents thousands of schools and tens of thousands of students. School districts are working to put together plans for what comes next.