A new poll by the University of Michigan reveals what parents around the country are worried about heading into the 2021-2022 school year.

Young patients admitted to hospital for eating disorders more than doubled during the pandemic at Michigan Medicine.

Two virtual schooling options will be available this fall for Ann Arbor Public Schools famlies.

Researchers at the University of Michigan are sharing results from a survey that supports what many of us already know: Virtual learning early in the coronavirus pandemic placed a serious hardship on American students and parents. About 24% of parents indicated that their child was fearful or anxious and 30% of parents indicated their child was nervous, high strung or tense. However, the pandemic continues as of this writing with students at home enrolled in virtual school. As stated, virtual learning for the fall semester is now well underway in many Michigan school districts. Here at ClickOnDetroit, we want to hear from parents and students about their experiences with this unprecedented situation.

It’s the first day of the fall school semester Tuesday in many Michigan school districts. Usually, it’s a time of celebration, meeting new friends and getting used to a new classroom and teacher. This year, everything will be quite different for a lot of Michigan students, teachers and parents as children stay home for virtual learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be following any and all important updates to the start of school right here on ClickOnDetroit. If you would like to share your experience returning to school this year, please do so here:Resources:Share:Follow school start updates here:

We’d like to know how parents are preparing for children to be attending school remotely. If you are a parent, what products are you buying to set your kids up for virtual learning or homeschooling? Please let us know so we can help other parents be prepared: