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Michigan K-12 schools
Posted inTalent & Education
Detroit teachers vote to allow union leadership to call 'safety' strike over COVID concerns
The “yes” vote means union members could now walk if the district doesn’t abandon its plan to provide in-person learning to some students whose parents chose that option.
Posted inTalent & Education
Data show most Michigan schools safe to reopen, but plans all over map
Coronavirus standards set by the CDC, WHO and Harvard point to most Michigan counties being safe for class. But a lack of specific state benchmarks means individual districts are left to wing it on their own.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Michigan has 14 school-related coronavirus outbreaks. State won’t say where.
The state health department declined to say which K-12 schools or colleges had confirmed outbreaks, noting that it has not done so for many businesses. One education leader said parents will likely want to know.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Watch Bridge’s Lunch Break discussion on the K-12 education landscape
If you missed Tuesday’s talk on what’s in store for schools in the fall, watch our chat with two Michigan educators.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
What will K-12 education in Michigan look like this fall? Join us to discuss.
Senior Writer Ron French will moderate an online Lunch Break discussion with Michigan educators working to ensure a safe education environment in their districts this fall. Bridge readers are invited to join the conversation.
Posted inTalent & Education
What school restart deal means for Michigan parents, students and educators
A compromise schools plan approved by the Michigan Senate, and backed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, requires weekly check-ins between teachers and students, monthly board meetings to reaffirm instruction plans and offers some funding safeguards. Unions backed the deal, but some educators are upset it was rushed just before the start of school.
Posted inMichigan Government
Whitmer, GOP reach Michigan school restart deal over protests from educators
Michigan schools can restart this fall with online-only instruction but will be required to revisit that decision monthly and allow for parental feedback in public meetings under a new deal between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders.
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Gov. Whitmer, GOP near deal on Michigan school reopenings amid pandemic
Michigan school districts would have the ability to choose in-person, remote or hybrid instruction this fall under a plan being negotiated by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-led Legislature.
Posted inMichigan Government
Audit slams Michigan oversight of remote learning as districts embrace it
A new audit faults Michigan for failing to ensure the effectiveness of schools’ online-only learning plans. It’s gained some significance because numerous districts are opting for remote learning-only amid the pandemic.