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Take the fun to new heights with these fun events happening this weekend
Read full article: Take the fun to new heights with these fun events happening this weekendDo you still have the holiday vibes flowing after the Fourth of July? Well, youโre in luck because weโre just one day out from the weekend and thereโs a full lineup of fun events you can check out.
Do you know the sweet history behind maple syrup?
Read full article: Do you know the sweet history behind maple syrup?While the weather this time of year may be annoying, it is perfect for one thing - making maple syrup! The sweet treat that pairs perfectly with pancakes actually has a long history in Michigan, and you can learn all about it at the Oakwoods Metropark in New Boston.
Why good attendance is more important than you may think
Read full article: Why good attendance is more important than you may thinkSchool is all about learning and so much more. Itโs where friendships are made, and a place to discover new interests and experiences. Every school day counts, and that is why we spoke with Detroit Public Schools Community District about the importance of good attendance.
This Lathrup Village bookstore is filling its shelves with African American literature
Read full article: This Lathrup Village bookstore is filling its shelves with African American literatureBooks can be magical - they can take you to far-off places, back in time, to fantasy lands, or even into the future. They can teach you something about yourself, or the world, and one thing that can make books even more powerful is if you can see yourself reflected in the pages. Thatโs what one local book lover wanted to see more of - African Americans in literature, so she started her own bookstore.
How to set up a study plan for success at school
Read full article: How to set up a study plan for success at schoolThe experts at Great Lakes Learning Academy, an entirely online public charter school, offer advice on how to create a positive study environment at home where the students in your life can learn at their own pace.
Allen Park parents, students fighting to save school they say is making a difference in young lives
Read full article: Allen Park parents, students fighting to save school they say is making a difference in young livesFamilies and teachers are angry over the decision to shut down Allen Park Community High School.
The sweet history behind maple syrup
Read full article: The sweet history behind maple syrupWhile the weather this time of year may be annoying, it is perfect for one thing - making maple syrup! The sweet treat that pairs perfectly with pancakes actually has a long history in Michigan, and you can learn all about it at the Oakwoods Metropark in New Boston.
Math Corps summer camp gives students free chance to improve math skills in Detroit
Read full article: Math Corps summer camp gives students free chance to improve math skills in DetroitThe Math Corps summer camp at Wayne State University is looking to recruit Detroit students and help them improve their math skills for free.
Detroit schools closed next week for additional days of cleaning, Thanksgiving break
Read full article: Detroit schools closed next week for additional days of cleaning, Thanksgiving breakDetroit Public Schools Community District will close all schools and central office locations on Monday (Nov. 22) and Tuesday (Nov. 23) of next week.
This Grammy-nominated duo is blending classical and hip-hop music to inspire kids
Read full article: This Grammy-nominated duo is blending classical and hip-hop music to inspire kidsWhen you hear the term โclassical musicโ sounds of Mozart or Beethoven may be ringing through your head. Itโs a style of music many generations do not fully appreciate, but one Grammy-nominated group is changing that by blending violin and hip hop.
Ann Arbor Public Schools hosting virtual job fair Wednesday, Thursday
Read full article: Ann Arbor Public Schools hosting virtual job fair Wednesday, ThursdayOn Wednesday and Thursday, the public school system is hosting a virtual job fair as it searches to fill positions in all subjects and grade levels.
Tips for boosting school performance amid learning gap challenges
Read full article: Tips for boosting school performance amid learning gap challengesAs students begin heading back to school, many will be playing catch-up when it comes to learning critical skills like reading, writing an actually remembering what they learn.
Reconsidering your career path? This opportunity might pique your interest
Read full article: Reconsidering your career path? This opportunity might pique your interestIn the last year, there have been many who have reconsidered their career path, some as a result of the stress and restrictions of the pandemic.
Hereโs how one school is personalizing learning with an emphasis on social and emotional structure
Read full article: Hereโs how one school is personalizing learning with an emphasis on social and emotional structureKids and teachers have been through a lot over the past year, and parents may be reconsidering what kind of education and environment would be best for their children.
MDHHS issues 12 COVID safety suggestions for Michigan schools during in-person learning
Read full article: MDHHS issues 12 COVID safety suggestions for Michigan schools during in-person learningMichigan health officials have issued 12 safety recommendations to protect students and teachers from COVID-19 during in-person learning at schools.
Upcoming virtual international conference to focus on early childhood education
Read full article: Upcoming virtual international conference to focus on early childhood educationThis week Local 4 News is pleased to be a part of a first. There will be a virtual international conference to discuss the topic of early childhood education.
Rochester school district accused of targeting parents fighting for in-person learning
Read full article: Rochester school district accused of targeting parents fighting for in-person learningRochester Community Schools and its school board president are already named in a federal lawsuit accusing them of costing a parent her job because she criticized board policies on a return to face-to-face instruction.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls on high schools to go remote for next 2 weeks
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer calls on high schools to go remote for next 2 weeksMichigan officials are asking for schools to voluntarily suspend in-person learning due to spring break travel and the surge in COVID cases.
Detroit public schools temporarily switch to virtual learning for 2 weeks
Read full article: Detroit public schools temporarily switch to virtual learning for 2 weeksStudents at Detroit public schools will learn virtually for two weeks following their return from spring break, officials announced Friday.
Hereโs a day of exploration the whole family will enjoy
Read full article: Hereโs a day of exploration the whole family will enjoyThe views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Doesnโt a safe, COVID-conscious day of exploration sound fun? Take a walk through the โLife on Earthโ at the Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills. The Cranbrook Institute of Science gets beautiful items for its collection from donations. To schedule your exploration through โLife on Earthโ, click or tap here.
Ann Arbor school board votes to offer hybrid learning option
Read full article: Ann Arbor school board votes to offer hybrid learning optionANN ARBOR, Mich. โ After being fully remote for almost a year, the Ann Arbor Public Schools will be transitioning to a hybrid option by the end of March. Ann Arbor is one of the only districts in the state which has not offered any type of hybrid learning option up to this point. READ: Parent advocacy group โcelebratesโ Ann Arbor School Boardโs decision to offer hybrid learningAdThe Ann Arbor City Council sent a letter to the board asking it to clarify when an in-person option would be available. Starting March 25, Preschool, young fives and kindergarten will have an in-person hybrid option. Gretchen Whitmer had pushed for an in-person option to be offered across the state by March 1.
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. โ 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 โactive cases,โ which were listed at 142,000 on Sunday, near its highest mark on record.
Northville parents, educators clash over in-person learning
Read full article: Northville parents, educators clash over in-person learningNORTHVILLE, Mich. โ Northville Public Schools has worked with a hybrid school year with students learning in person. On Monday, the district met to discuss the future of in-person learning. โWhatever happens itโs not going to please everyone,โ said district superintendent Mary Kay Gallagher, who laid out a recommendation for the district. During public comment, several parents, who are also doctors and healthcare workers, pushed hard for in-person learning. READ: Michiganโs โ3-week pauseโ COVID restrictions in effect: What to knowYou can watch the full report in the video posted above.
Detroit public schools shift to remote learning: Resources available for families
Read full article: Detroit public schools shift to remote learning: Resources available for familiesDETROIT โ The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is shifting from face-to-face learning to online learning starting Monday, Nov. 16. Here is a note from the district on Monday:โWe are shifting to online learning for your student. All classes will now be held online, students should be logging in everyday to attend class and complete assignments. Use this helpful link, Transition to Online Sway to access many resources that are available to support you during this transition to online learning.โHereโs that link again: sway.office.com. Read more: Detroit public schools shifting to online learning starting Monday, Nov. 16Related: Why Michigan is forcing high schools, colleges to go remote, but not younger students
Local 4 News at 4 -- Nov. 12, 2020
Read full article: Local 4 News at 4 -- Nov. 12, 2020Hereโs whatโs coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Detroit public schools shifting to online learningThe Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) will shift from face-to-face learning to online learning starting Monday, Nov. 16. A district spokeswoman said Thursday that learning centers will remain open Monday, and possibly longer, for parents who will be shuffling to find child care.
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. โ 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 itโs been hacked
Read full article: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District says itโs been hackedWALLED LAKE, Mich. โ 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 students attempt world record for learning
Read full article: Detroit students attempt world record for learningPublished: October 10, 2020, 10:10 am Updated: October 11, 2020, 7:46 amDETROIT โ Todayโs episode of Tech Time features a look at Detroit students attempting a world record for learning. Click here to join them. You can watch the entire segment in the video player above. Watch more: Tech Time segments
School report: โVirtual learning is not for the K-3โ
Read full article: School report: โVirtual learning is not for the K-3โThese are responses to our callout for sharing experiences with virtual learning at home, from parents, students and teachers. โThis virtual learning is not for the K-3. Sounds familiar to 'No Child Left Behind.โ-- AnonymousโThis whole virtual learning thing is a complete nightmare for kids and parents. And if they are behind when they go back to school, then the teacher will be earning their salary for once. Private schools are open, why arenโt public schools?โ-- VanessaVirtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts.
School report: โI feel fortunate to have great teachers for my two daughtersโ
Read full article: School report: โI feel fortunate to have great teachers for my two daughtersโThese are responses to our callout for sharing experiences with virtual learning at home, from parents, students and teachers. I would like to give credit to all the students, parents, support friends/family and most of all the teachers during these unprecedented times. We all need to stick together, we are in this together.โ-- KellyโIs virtual school chaotic? I feel fortunate to have great teachers for my two daughters. However, Plymouth-Canton school district is doing a terrible job at teaching my nephews.
Build robots with the Girl Scouts
Read full article: Build robots with the Girl ScoutsThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) are hosting robot building parties and girls and their parents are invited. Girl Scouts have a heavy focus on S.T.E.M. For more information visit gssem.org/robotpartyWatch the video to see how your child can learn more about S.T.E.M programming with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan.
School report: โEducators were given limited to no instruction on how to teach virtuallyโ
Read full article: School report: โEducators were given limited to no instruction on how to teach virtuallyโThese are responses to our callout for sharing experiences with virtual learning at home, from parents, students and teachers. -- AnonymousโAs a teacher, online school is failure. It is hard for the students, it is hard for the parents, and it is hard for the educators who have limited training on how to teach virtually. Instead of providing proper training, testing virtual platforms, and manipulating the curriculum to fit virtual learning, they waited in hopes for a face-to-face instruction. We are trying our best to adapt a curriculum to online learning.โ-- AnonymousVirtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts.
Dearborn Public Schools extends online learning until at least Oct. 12
Read full article: Dearborn Public Schools extends online learning until at least Oct. 12DEARBORN, Mich. โ The Dearborn Schools Board of Education voted Monday to extend online learning in the district until at least its next meeting on Oct. 12. The district started school on Aug. 31 with plans to be online until at least Oct. 1. UPDATE Oct. 13: Dearborn Public Schools extends online learning another monthWhen Dearborn Public Schools leaders first announced the plan for starting the school year virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic they said middle school and high school students should expect to spend five to eight hours a week on each class, totaling 30 or more hours each week. Elementary students should expect to work 20 to 30 hours a week on school work, officials said. Virtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts.
School report: โPeople are struggling! Does anyone care?โ
Read full article: School report: โPeople are struggling! Does anyone care?โI have three kids who feel like they are failing after one week of school. I am juggling a full-time job and three kids in online school. My children both have learning disabilities and do much better with in-class, face-to-face instruction rather than being stuck in front of a computer for their whole school day. Some kids are really struggling and need the extra help that they would get in a traditional classroom setting. parents that donโt care and their kids are going to be lost, and not succeed.โ-- AnonymousVirtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts.
School report: โI canโt afford to leave my job, my back is against the wall and Iโm becoming very stressedโ
Read full article: School report: โI canโt afford to leave my job, my back is against the wall and Iโm becoming very stressedโThese are responses to our callout for sharing experiences with virtual learning at home, from parents, students and teachers. ร have done the best I could to recreate my sons spaces in school and give them a bit of normalcy. I canโt afford to leave my job, my back is against the wall and Iโm becoming very stressed.โ-- AnonymousโThese kids NEED TO BE IN SCHOOL! My work does NOT help me with any of this.โ-- AnonymousVirtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts. We want to hear from parents and students about their experiences with this unprecedented situation.
School report: โThis is furthering the divide between the haves and have notsโ
Read full article: School report: โThis is furthering the divide between the haves and have notsโThese are responses to our callout for sharing experiences with virtual learning at home, from parents, students and teachers. People are paying for private tutors and teachers -- this is furthering the divide between the haves and have nots.โ-- TabathaโOnline schooling at the elementary age is a complete nightmare. The program our school district is using is NOT at all user friendly. I made the choice this week to pull my child out of our school district because as a parent we advocate for our children. The middle school and high school students can fully operate the program used, but our elementary students are overwhelmed and sad, as are the parents.
School report: โItโs not ideal. We just do our best.โ
Read full article: School report: โItโs not ideal. We just do our best.โThese are responses to our callout for sharing experiences with virtual learning at home, from parents, students and teachers. Thank you parents for being patient and doing your best each day to help your kids get through. And thank you to those who are neither teachers nor parents but are trying to help out however they can. The teachers are trying their best to figure out how to use what they have. I had to go down to the school and prove to them that itโs not working the way it was supposed to.
School report: โI feel like my family has been ruinedโ
Read full article: School report: โI feel like my family has been ruinedโThese are responses to our callout for sharing experiences with virtual learning at home, from parents, students and teachers. โFor teachers with school aged children, itโs a nightmare. I feel like my family has been ruined. Teachers do not know how to work the programs, kids canโt focus on a screen with 30 other kids. 8:15 to 2:30 is entirely too long for this.โ-- EllenVirtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts.
How do students feel about LโAnse Creuseโs decision on in-person learning?
Read full article: How do students feel about LโAnse Creuseโs decision on in-person learning?MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. โ When the LโAnse Creuse Public School district surveyed parents on what to do for a return to school, it reported 70% of parents wanted face-to-face education and 30% wanted remote learning. Unlike the districts around them, which opted for choosing remote starts and minimal face-to-face, the LโAnse Creuse Public School district -- the fourth largest in Macomb County -- decided to go with in-person learning to the chagrin of many students. RELATED: School report: How is virtual learning going? Let us knowLocal 4 put together a student roundtable with six students from the district -- half said they feel like their arms are being twisted to return to in-person learning against their wishes. They believe the school board was so intent on face-to-face education that the virtual option wasnโt properly considered.
School report: How is virtual learning going? Let us know
Read full article: School report: How is virtual learning going? Let us knowVirtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts. We want to hear from parents and students about their experiences with this unprecedented situation. Please tell us how its going:More: Return to School coverage
Safe programs for learning and childcare in the D
Read full article: Safe programs for learning and childcare in the DThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by YMCA of Metropolitan DetroitA huge dilemma for many parents right now is finding a safe place for the kids to thrive and learn. They have expanded their daycare and learning centers for school age kids, offering safe spaces for learning. Other learning centers for older children are open as well, at different Metro Detroit Locations. You can also visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroits website.
Virtual learning hacks: Parents share tips for learning remotely
Read full article: Virtual learning hacks: Parents share tips for learning remotelyWe caught up with parents who have their hands full with work and school -- both from home. They have been working to prepare for this challenging time and have come up with some hacks you might want to see. Watch the videos to learn more.
School confessional: Help schools support as many students as possible in-person
Read full article: School confessional: Help schools support as many students as possible in-personThe following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. How can this be safe?-- AnonymousFor many students, being in school face-to-face is critical, especially students with learning or emotional challenges. We should do everything, as a community, to help schools support as many students as possible in-person. Gretchen Whitmer revealed her plan to help schools across the state return to in-person learning this fall. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
Checking in with parents, students as fall semester begins for Detroit public schools
Read full article: Checking in with parents, students as fall semester begins for Detroit public schoolsDETROIT After a long, uncertain summer for schools around Metro Detroit, the first day back was disrupted by severe weather and ongoing concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Tuesday was noticeably different as students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District headed back after the summer. DPSCD schools arent as full this year, with some parents opting to keep their children at home for virtual learning. READ: Detroit public schools scramble to prepare for start of uncertain semesterThis is a first for school districts all over Michigan, as nobody truly knows what to expect. Severe weather and power outages greeted the first day of school in metro Detroit.
Metro Detroit families, teachers adapt to 2020-21 school year plans
Read full article: Metro Detroit families, teachers adapt to 2020-21 school year plansBERKLEY, Mich. It has been challenging work for nearly two dozen Metro Detroit school districts that have rolled out their back to school plans. So what has the first week of remote learning looked like like for students and their families? But shes up for the adventure that is remote learning. Remote teachers are working longer hours because they cant turn it off. Without question, teachers, students and families are having a heavy learning curve adjusting to the new education plans.
School confessional: Giving up sports for one year is better than the risk
Read full article: School confessional: Giving up sports for one year is better than the riskThe following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. I was at one of the Connected Futures device distribution days a couple of weeks ago at a DPSCD school. Giving up sports for one year is better than the risk.-- JoeI work at a school and Im considered high risk for health related reasons. The MI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmap is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmers reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
How to build a better school experience this year
Read full article: How to build a better school experience this yearIts fair to say that the back to school season this year is different than any weve ever experienced. So, how do parents help keep their own stress and anxieties from effecting their kids? All kids, kindergarten through college, are learning how to be flexible and persevere through tough times in this experience. For those with students that are going back to in-person school, Ronnie suggests doing activities together as a family while wearing their masks. This gets kids in the habit of wearing their masks, so having to wear one at school feels more normal.
School confessional: These things are not possible
Read full article: School confessional: These things are not possibleThe following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. Or, there is also option c ... they are lying.-- AnonymousView more: School ConfessionalsMichigan school districts, colleges and universities are working to prepare for a return to in-person classes this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gretchen Whitmer revealed her plan to help schools across the state return to in-person learning this fall. The MI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmap is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmers reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
Tips for creating the best remote learning classroom in your home
Read full article: Tips for creating the best remote learning classroom in your homeTips for creating the best remote learning classroom in your homePublished: August 25, 2020, 4:23 pmAs many children prepare to continue learning remotely this fall, parents are trying to figure out the best way to create classrooms around the house.
Central Michigan University threatens to suspend partying students amid pandemic
Read full article: Central Michigan University threatens to suspend partying students amid pandemicMOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. โ Central Michigan University school officials are threatening to suspend students who attend large parties as cases of coronavirus spike on campus. A video surfaced online showing police breaking up a party at the Deerfield Village Apartments near campus in Mount Pleasant. Aug. 22, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 96,024; Death toll now at 6,389In a letter to students, the university said it may fine or suspend students who take part. โThe actions of a few selfish students have ruined an entire year for thousands of their peers,โ the letter said. The school requires mandatory self-screening every day for students and staff.
Governor Whitmer announces $65 million plan to aid struggling schools, colleges in Michigan
Read full article: Governor Whitmer announces $65 million plan to aid struggling schools, colleges in MichiganIn a virtual press conference, Governor Whitmer announced sheโs was lending a helping hand the many schools districts and colleges that are having a hard time transitioning to online learning because of COVID-19. Aug. 19, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 94,278; Death toll now at 6,349โToday I am announcing $65 million in CARES Act funding for schools that need it the most. Whether itโs helping them access PPE or cleaning supplies or helping students mitigate the impact of learning Loss in districts that need it the most,โ said Governor Whitmer. โWe have to do everything we can to protect our students, our educators and support staff from Covid-19 and all of their families of course,โ Governor Whitmer Proclaimed. We still need the federal government to work together on a bi-partisan recovery package to support all Michigan Students and educators,โ Governor Whitmer concluded.
Gov. Whitmer dedicates $65M in federal funds to help Michigan schools
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer dedicates $65M in federal funds to help Michigan schoolsWhitmer dedicates $65M in federal funds to help Michigan schoolsPublished: August 19, 2020, 5:17 pmMichigan is using $65 million in federal funding to support school districts that are most significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan announces $65M in CARES Act funding for schools amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Michigan announces $65M in CARES Act funding for schools amid coronavirus pandemicMichigan is using $65 million in federal funding to support school districts that are most significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The money is for school districts, higher education institutions, and โother education-related entities that have been most significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,โ according to the governorโs office. Districts will receive funding based on their numbers of economically disadvantaged students, special education students, and English language learners. Student Mental Health : Funding would enhance access to remote and in-person student mental health services. Remote Learning Materials and Training (digital and non-digital): Funds could address both digital and non-digital content where remote learning continues as an instructional delivery model.
How to talk to your children about the upcoming school year, plans
Read full article: How to talk to your children about the upcoming school year, plansSOUTHFIELD, Mich. โ Between virtual classrooms, homeschooling or even in-person learning -- how do you talk to your children about what their learning environment will look like in the fall? READ: Hereโs what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemicNo matter what happens, parents with school-age children have some really tough decisions to make about school right now -- one of the hardest parts is talking to your children about it. I was like OK, weโre not going to have this battle.โCrieghton was a former elementary school teacher who spent 15 years working in the Southfield Public School District. โI made the decision early on for my own personal sanity and for hers.โFor started, Crieghton said no matter what you decide to do about school, talk to your children about it openly and donโt put off having that conversation. Try to speak to your children, maybe if you have multiple children, at different times of the day,โ Crieghton said.
School confessional: โThey donโt care about the health of our childrenโ
Read full article: School confessional: โThey donโt care about the health of our childrenโThe following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. โI donโt understand why they want kids in school but all school board meetings are online, and all of the state employees are working from home. I guess they want money from the government and they donโt care about the health of our children!โ-- AnonymousView more: School ConfessionalsMichigan school districts, colleges and universities are working to prepare for a return to in-person classes this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
School confessional: โFeeling like we are choosing our job vs. our childโs wellbeingโ
Read full article: School confessional: โFeeling like we are choosing our job vs. our childโs wellbeingโThe following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. โAs a household with two working parents, we are stuck in a position of feeling like we are choosing our job vs. our childโs wellbeing. We need more protection for working parents at this time who shouldnโt have to choose between their childโs health or being able to put food on the table. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
State Rep. Gay-Dagnogo calls on Detroit school leaders to reconsider return plan
Read full article: State Rep. Gay-Dagnogo calls on Detroit school leaders to reconsider return planDETROIT โ Michigan State House Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo is calling on the Detroit public schools superintendent to reconsider the districtโs plan to offer in-person classes at the start of this fall semester amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) has has been very clear that it has wanted parents to have a choice between face-to-face or remote learning. The approved plan includes the choices of in-person or online learning, smaller in-person class sizes and daily safety protocols like cleaning, masks and social distancing. Gay-Dagnogo said Superintendent Nikoli Vitti and the school board should reconsider the plan. For more information about DPSCDโs return-to-school plan, go here: https://www.detroitk12.org/returntoschoolRelated: How Detroit public schools are bridging the digital divide
Help your child learn and grow with Distinctive Schools
Read full article: Help your child learn and grow with Distinctive SchoolsThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Distinctive SchoolsDistinctive Schools are a network of free public charter schools. This year they will have an innovative learning program because of the pandemic but plan to help students learn the best way possible. Distinctive schools are open for enrollment. For more information visit distinctivemi.orgWatch the video to learn more about Distinctive Schools.
School confessional: โKids need to be in school; It can be done safelyโ
Read full article: School confessional: โKids need to be in school; It can be done safelyโThe following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. It can be done safely and should be!โ-- AnonymousView more: School ConfessionalsMichigan school districts, colleges and universities are working to prepare for a return to in-person classes this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gretchen Whitmer revealed her plan to help schools across the state return to in-person learning this fall. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
Teach for America completes 3-week virtual summer program in Detroit
Read full article: Teach for America completes 3-week virtual summer program in DetroitDETROIT Teach For America (TFA) Detroit wrapped up its Detroit Summer Learning Institute, Fall Warm-Up, which is a three-week virtual summer enrichment program. The programs secondary STEM pathway was a collaboration between TFA Detroit and CODE313, providing coding and math workshops for students. TFA Detroit launched the Detroit Summer Learning Institute in 2019. This years Fall Warm-Up included nine educators who previously worked with Teach for America, as well as three TFA Detroit educators and nine pre-service Detroit educators. More than 90 TFA Detroit teachers will serve more than 7,000 students in the Detroit Public School Community District and Detroit-based nonprofit charter schools.
School confessional: โWhy is she leaving it up to the school districts?โ
Read full article: School confessional: โWhy is she leaving it up to the school districts?โThe following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. โIf the governor can shut down bars and require masks to be worn, decide if casinos open or close, then why the hell is she leaving it up to the school districts? And I feel like she should be ashamed of herself.โ-- CarlyView more: School ConfessionalsMichigan school districts, colleges and universities are working to prepare for a return to in-person classes this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
School confessional: โIt is blatant discrimination to have only online learning'
Read full article: School confessional: โIt is blatant discrimination to have only online learning'The following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. โIt is blatant discrimination to have only online โlearningโ for school-aged children from underserved communities. Gretchen Whitmer revealed her plan to help schools across the state return to in-person learning this fall. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
School confessional: โIf going remote prevents even one death, then it is entirely worth it'
Read full article: School confessional: โIf going remote prevents even one death, then it is entirely worth it'The following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. If going remote prevents even one death, then it is entirely worth it. Gretchen Whitmer revealed her plan to help schools across the state return to in-person learning this fall. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
School confessional: โIt is crazy not to open in-person classes if kids will have athletics'
Read full article: School confessional: โIt is crazy not to open in-person classes if kids will have athletics'The following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. โIt is crazy not to open in-person classes if kids will have athletics, band, and other activities where there will be spectators. In-person classes were stopped in March when the virus swept through Michigan. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
School confessional: โWe are still in the middle of this'
Read full article: School confessional: โWe are still in the middle of this'The following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. There is barely room to move in my childrenโs school, so Iโm not sure how they are expecting to social distance. We are still in the middle of this, and the school is acting like we just read the last chapter.โ-- AnonymousView more: School ConfessionalsMichigan school districts, colleges and universities are working to prepare for a return to in-person classes this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
School confessional: โShould be up to the individual parents'
Read full article: School confessional: โShould be up to the individual parents'The following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. Gretchen Whitmer revealed her plan to help schools across the state return to in-person learning this fall. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan. The governorโs order requires each school district to adopt a COVID-19 plan that lays out how it will protect students and educators across the various phases of the Michigan Safe Start Plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
School confessional: โThis is a disease we need to learn to live with'
Read full article: School confessional: โThis is a disease we need to learn to live with'โI have no concerns about sending my daughter back to in-person school in the Fall. In my opinion, this is a disease we need to learn to live with otherwise the damage to our economy and education system will be irreversible. The reward of in-person instruction far outweighs the risk. The virtual instruction they provided at the end of last school year was sub-par. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan.
School confessional: โThere is no reason that virtual learning canโt continue'
Read full article: School confessional: โThere is no reason that virtual learning canโt continue'The following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. There is no reason that virtual learning canโt continue until thereโs a vaccine available. Gretchen Whitmer revealed her plan to help schools across the state return to in-person learning this fall. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan. Please share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:Related:
School confessional: โClassroom is where they can receive the best education'
Read full article: School confessional: โClassroom is where they can receive the best education'The following is a response to our call for people to share thoughts and concerns about Michigan schools returning to in-person learning this fall. But over the last 3 months I have turned something, deemed negative and scary, into a positive situation for my students. Therefore, our children need to be placed back into the classroom where they can receive the best education they can get!โ-- Holly SabbadiniView more: School ConfessionalsMichigan school districts, colleges and universities are working to prepare for a return to in-person classes this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gretchen Whitmer revealed her plan to help schools across the state return to in-person learning this fall. The โMI Safe Schools Return to School Roadmapโ is a 63-page document that outlines coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols for each phase of Whitmerโs reopening plan.
There is a world of adventure in your backyard
Read full article: There is a world of adventure in your backyardAre you ready to go on an adventure right outside your door? Palmero talked about the benefits of possums in nature. She said that possums move slow and are not that smart, but are beneficial to have in your yard. Possums are helpful to people and pet owners because they eat ticks; up to about 4,000 ticks in a weekโs time. Watch the video to learn more about whatโs in your backyard.
Utica Community Schools pass out laptops to students for remote learning
Read full article: Utica Community Schools pass out laptops to students for remote learningUTICA, Mich. โ Remote learning has become the new norm for students as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, and while there are many challenges associated with learning from home, Utica Community Schools have found a solution. A group of district workers loaned laptops to parents from Henry Ford II High School on Friday. But while itโs new for now, students will have to get used to remote learning. Utica Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Christine Johns said when school resumes, online learning could still be involved. โThatโ possibly where we could be.โBut for now, the laptops are key to helping students get through the current learning landscape.
Utica Community Schools pass out laptops to students for remote learning
Read full article: Utica Community Schools pass out laptops to students for remote learningUtica Community Schools pass out laptops to students for remote learningPublished: April 17, 2020, 5:44 pmRemote learning has become the new norm for students as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, and while there are many challenges associated with learning from home, Utica Community Schools have found a solution.