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Restart Education

The ongoing global pandemic has upended everyday life, and with it, education at all levels. Institutions and school districts are tasked with navigating how to educate students while also keeping them safe from the spread of COVID-19. As the majority of Michigan remains in “Phase Four” of the MI Safe Start Plan put in place by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, school districts, community colleges, universities, students, and parents across the state are trying to navigate what this means for the new school year that is quickly approaching.

New Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ Regarding School Reopening

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division published new frequently asked questions for workers and employers about qualifying for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) related to the reopening of schools for the new semester.

Chamber Survey Highlights Impact of Workforce Productivity Due to Child Care Demands

Businesses of all sizes have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations that could operate remotely altered their operations and working parents quickly adjusted to the reality of managing work…

At-A-Glance: Compare K-12 and Higher Education Back-to-School Plans

With no in-person state mandate, online learning is the most common offering for higher education and K-12 school districts across the state as they create plans that offer some form of virtual learning, if not online-only. Read a summary of higher education and K-12 plans from the Southeast Michigan region.

Experts Discuss What K-12 Education in Michigan Will Look Like This Fall

Educators, administrators, students, and parents are embarking on a school year more complex than any before. COVID-19’s impact on the education sector is undeniable and will transform education into the future. To discuss plans and considerations for the upcoming year in K-12 education, Bridge hosted a conversation with Delsa Chapman, deputy superintended of the Lansing School District, and Steve Matthews, superintendent of schools for the Novi Community School district.

Bipartisan Return to Learn Package Signed Into Law

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed a bipartisan Return to Learn bill package, which she and legislative leaders agreed on last week. This package allows for flexibility on instructional requirements for the upcoming school year. Further, the deal offers districts financial stability by using last school year’s pupil count to determine funding levels for the 2020-21 year.

Gov. Whitmer: ‘Masking Up’ Key to Returning to School in Fall

As COVID-19 cases increase in every region of the state, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer stressed the importance of “masking up” to mitigate the spread and keep the state on track to reopen preK-12 schools to students in the fall.