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Thomas Fields was the school culture facilitator at Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy in Detroit. He died March 30 from coronavirus complications.

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COVID school shutdowns: One year later

‘I don’t want to forget him’: How a close-knit Detroit school coped with the death of a mentor and role model

By Lori Higgins March 12

Whitmer signs bills to send $1.1 billion in school funds to Michigan students. Another $800 million is still in limbo amid political battle.

By Koby Levin March 9

As Detroit classrooms reopen, district hopes safety measures will put teachers at ease

By Koby Levin March 8

the back of the head of a woman wearing a mortarboard

In spite of the pandemic, Michigan’s 2020 high school grad rates ticked upward

By Lori Higgins and Koby Levin February 26

Masked students wait in line to enter a Grand Rapids school building

Michigan teachers go out of their comfort zones again as schools reopen

By Koby Levin February 25

Detroit district students who opt for in-person instruction will return March 8

By Lori Higgins February 24

Empty school hallway and door.

Lawmakers and parents push Michigan districts to reopen

By Koby Levin February 23

An orange sign says “testing in progress, do not disturb” as students work in the background

As feds require state exams, Michigan education officials look to promote local tests instead

By Lori Higgins February 22

An empty classroom with chairs upside down on desks.

Want to fix the chronic absenteeism problem in Detroit schools? Start with transportation.

By Lori Higgins February 19

A sign between two water fountains that reads: Attention. Do not use water fountain.

As classrooms reopen, stagnant water pipes pose a health risk — and schools don’t have to do anything about it

By Koby Levin February 17

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How I Teach

Why this Detroit teacher is confident that despite the pandemic’s devastating effects, her students will be OK

By Lori Higgins February 16

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, wearing a mask and red jacket, stands at a podium

Whitmer proposes spending increases for Michigan schools, COVID academic recovery

By Lori Higgins February 11

Students line up to enter school wearing masks

State leaders: Michigan districts should tap coronavirus aid to improve air quality

By Koby Levin February 10

Whitmer to lawmakers: Stop holding up cash for schools

By Lori Higgins February 9

Extend Michigan school year by five days — but not this year — says state superintendent

By Koby Levin February 8

Students sit at desks, masked and distanced, on first day of in person learning

Many Michigan schools lack air filters that would help fight COVID-19

By Koby Levin February 5

Whitmer creates council to help steer schools out of the pandemic

By Koby Levin February 4

A basketball on a gym floor.

Whitmer lifts ban on winter contact sports in Michigan schools

By Lori Higgins February 4

Thousands of Michigan educators to get weekly in-school COVID testing

By Lori Higgins February 3

To combat the problem in Michigan, school leaders are reconsidering their approaches to grades and assignments this school year. At least one district has eliminated failing grades; others might switch to pass/fail grading.

Detroit district will remove Fs, limit graded assignments in push to help overwhelmed online students

By Lori Higgins February 2

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, wearing a mask and red jacket, stands at a podium

Would Whitmer’s formula even out disparities in COVID aid for schools? Only a little.

By Koby Levin February 2

Michael Rice will be Michigan’s next superintendent.

State superintendent: Extend the Michigan school year to combat pandemic learning loss

By Koby Levin February 2

Detroit learning centers set to reopen Feb. 24; in-person instruction delayed until March

By Lori Higgins February 1

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First Person

What a meaningful (virtual) school day looks like now

Here’s how I’m helping my students manage stress and find joy during COVID.

By Rachel Pfannes January 29

A basketball on a gym floor.

Not just a game: Advocates say Michigan restriction on winter school sports hurts students

By Lori Higgins January 28

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