Students will return to campus in Ann Arbor, and at least some classes will be held in-person. But expect more online courses, fewer seats in dining halls, and a lot of face masks. Football? Ask later.
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To prosper, Michigan must be a more educated place. Bridge will explore the challenges in education and identify policies and initiatives that address them.
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What we know about Michigan college plans in fall amid coronavirus
The coronavirus has left college officials with hard choices about the fall semester — bring students back, continue remote learning, or find a hybrid approach. Bridge will track plans as they are announced.
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Michigan colleges aren’t seeing coronavirus enrollment drops they feared
Preliminary indicators for first-year enrollment are steady or higher at Michigan’s largest universities. That’s a huge relief for college officials, who worried many would avoid campus until a COVID-19 vaccine is developed.
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With ‘no way’ to stay safe, coronavirus drives Michigan teacher to quit
Liza McArdle taught foreign languages for 27 years. Now, she’s saying adios to teaching, saying she fears safety precautions won’t be enough to protect her from catching potentially deadly COVID-19 at Huron High School.
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Whitmer: Michigan students can return to class if coronavirus stays steady
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that schools will reopen in September. But what those classrooms will look like will vary greatly among school districts.
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Pomp and scary circumstance: images of Michigan grads amid coronavirus
High school graduation season in Michigan is always a special time. This year was like no other.
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Michigan launches a WiFi hotspot map to aid those lacking Internet access
It’s just a map, and there are only 300 hotspots marked so far, but a new interactive hotspot locator is a step in the right direction toward increasing broadband access.
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Michigan colleges vow to reopen in fall. Experts say read the fine print.
Many colleges and universities are planning for students to return to campus in the fall. But there are caveats due to the unpredictability of COVID-19. And on campus or off, college life promises to be much different.
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Poll: Michigan Dems, GOP disagree whether schools will be safe for kids
Reopening the state’s K-12 schools is a matter of education and health policy. But politics has a big impact on views, according to a new poll.
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No band, buses or sports? Budget cuts could cripple Michigan schools
School leaders across the state are pleading for federal funding to ease otherwise crippling budget cuts caused by coronavirus revenue shortfalls.