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The Comeback

Michigan schools struggle to feed students because of supply chain issues and worker shortages

Districts scramble to source food and cafeteria staff as the number of students needing meals rises.

By Tracie Mauriello

Sandy Hook mom still seeks answers 9 years, scores of shootings later

By Tracie Mauriello

Remote learning

Detroit parents share mixed feelings about upcoming switch to remote Fridays

By Ethan Bakuli

Detroit’s first remote Friday had hiccups but ‘flowed with purpose’

By Ethan Bakuli December 6

Michigan school mask tracker: Find out which districts are requiring masks and which aren’t

By Annie Fu and Lori Higgins November 12

Parents of Oxford High School shooting suspect charged

By Tracie Mauriello December 3

Wondering about COVID cases at your child’s school? Search our outbreaks database.

By Koby Levin December 6

School safety

Resources to help Michigan families cope with the Oxford High School shooting

By Koby Levin and Ethan Bakuli December 2

School safety

Ethan Crumbley, suspect in Oxford High School shooting, faces adult charges

By Ethan Bakuli December 1

School safety

What we know about the shooting at a Michigan high school

By Ethan Bakuli and Lori Higgins December 1

The Comeback

Detroit’s December remote days a sign of how long and challenging the pandemic recovery will be

By Ethan Bakuli and Koby Levin November 29

Detroit teacher challenges district’s denial of remote teaching option

By Ethan Bakuli November 22

The Comeback

Detroit school district extends Thanksgiving break as COVID cases rise

By Ethan Bakuli November 19

Michigan schools seek options as staff shortages and COVID cases converge

By Tracie Mauriello November 19

The Comeback

Detroit school district moving to remote learning on Fridays in December as COVID cases rise

By Lori Higgins and Ethan Bakuli November 17

Racial Justice

Detroit school district pushes back against anti-CRT legislation

By Ethan Bakuli November 15

COVID safety

Here’s what Detroit parents need to know about getting children ages 5-11 vaccinated

By Koby Levin November 12

Politics & Policy

Michigan dyslexia bills launch debate over supporting struggling readers

By Koby Levin November 11

The Comeback

‘Detroit needs help’: District invests $34 million in mental health support for students, parents, and staff

By Lori Higgins November 11

Detroit school support staff see raises, seniority bonuses in new contract

By Ethan Bakuli November 9

COVID Stimulus

Michigan is sending a $1,000 ‘thank you’ to early educators. Is it enough?

By Koby Levin November 9

Michigan superintendent pushes reforms to get more teachers in classrooms

By Tracie Mauriello November 9

Kindergarten catchup: How teachers are helping young learners

By Tracie Mauriello November 8

Whitmer veto paves way for petition battle on tax breaks for private schools

By Ron French November 5

Vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 marks a potential turning point for schools

By Koby Levin November 5

Detroit district reduces armed police presence in schools in safety overhaul

By Ethan Bakuli November 4

Politics & Policy

Michigan House passes bill Democrats say would whitewash Black history

By Tracie Mauriello November 2

Several Detroit schools move to virtual learning after COVID cases

By Ethan Bakuli and Koby Levin November 2

Michigan voucher proponents plan petition to circumvent veto

By Tracie Mauriello November 1

Coronavirus

Lunch woes? Staff shortages? Quarantines? Tell us how Michigan’s school year is going.

By Koby Levin and Caroline Bauman October 29

The Comeback

How staff shortages are hurting Michigan students with disabilities

By Koby Levin October 26

Michigan’s GOP Senate votes to restrict school mask and vaccine rules

By Tracie Mauriello October 26

Detroit superintendent considers shorter quarantine for asymptomatic students

By Ethan Bakuli October 25

School voucher advocates face opposition as they try to gain momentum

By Tracie Mauriello October 21

Detroit teen: ‘Dig deeper’ to find and help homeless students

By Lori Higgins October 19

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