Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says he likely won’t seek to terminate unvaccinated employees, changing his position on enforcing the school district’s staff vaccine policy.
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Northern Michigan health director quits, cites anger over mask mandates
After months of conflict in six counties over COVID school mask mandates, “my health is suffering” Lisa Peacock said.
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One Michigan mom rejoices, another worries as school mask mandates lift
This is the story of two moms, and two Michigans — one eager for a maskless return to a post-COVID normal, the other still wondering if it is still just too soon.
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University of Michigan team links ‘rogue’ antibodies to COVID blood clots
The research is early, but it may prove crucial in finding future treatment for potentially deadly COVID complications.
Posted inMichigan Politics Watch
Experts: Politics, as well as science, fuel Whitmer COVID, mask decisions
In the last few months, Whitmer has talked less about the pandemic. While her decision to lift mask recommendation follows local health rulings, it coincides with rising anger over pandemic policies.
Posted inMichigan Education Watch
Michigan high school seniors crave normality after COVID
The high school class of 2022 has been through a lot. From virtual learning in their bedrooms, to mourning the death of loved ones. Four seniors spoke to Bridge about all that they missed, and vowed “never to take anything for granted.”
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Gretchen Whitmer drops mask suggestion, Michigan getting ‘back to normal’
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations falling, Michigan health officials have drafted new mask guidelines which no longer recommend masking in many public indoor settings, including schools.
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The pandemic isn’t over. What Michigan needs to do if there’s a next wave.
Omicron struck like lightning. Now that it’s fading, educators are rethinking how to keep kids in school, hospitals are adjusting models and businesses are eying child-care alternatives for next time.
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COVID hampered efforts to improve 3rd-grade reading in Michigan
Michigan’s efforts to boost third-grade reading skills took a hit during the pandemic, with teachers reporting less time to provide targeted support to struggling readers, particularly more vulnerable readers, an MSU report found.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Join Bridge Lunch Break talk on how COVID impacts Michigan K-12 students
On Feb. 23, Bridge Michigan associate editor and enterprise reporter Ron French and education reporter Isabel Lohman will moderate a Zoom discussion on how COVID and COVID policies affected K-12 students.
