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Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat

Posted inEducation, Youth & Kids in Coronavirus

The Detroit district targets February to restart in-person learning

by Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat January 5, 2021 9:48 amFebruary 11, 2022 6:02 pm

The Detroit school district hopes to resume in-person learning by early to mid-February if the number of COVID-19 cases in the city declines significantly. Online classes resumed Monday.

Posted inEducation

Detroit district halts in-person learning due to growing number of COVID-19 cases in the city

by Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat November 12, 2020 2:54 pmFebruary 11, 2022 6:03 pm

The Detroit school district is suspending in-person learning and its learning centers until at least January 11 due to an increase of positive COVID-19 cases in the city. The closures are effective beginning Friday.

Posted in2020 Election, Civic and Community Information

Two incumbents and a Michigan legislator win tight Detroit school board race

by Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat November 5, 2020 5:36 pmFebruary 11, 2022 6:02 pm

Here is how the 14 candidates finished, based on the county’s final vote counts Thursday morning

Posted inEducation

After years of state oversight, commission gives financial control back to Detroit district

by Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat October 26, 2020 7:37 pmFebruary 11, 2022 6:01 pm

The Detroit Financial Review Commission voted Monday to release the Detroit Public Schools Community District from state financial oversight until the end of 2021, a crucial step in the district’s efforts to control its budget and finances.

Posted in2020 Election, Education, Youth & Kids in Coronavirus

Detroit students ask school board candidates: ‘What would you do to take action?’ amid the pandemic

by Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat October 8, 2020 10:20 amMarch 7, 2022 12:08 pm

Detroit School of Arts student Unique Pierce told a school board candidate just how tough it’s been to weather the stresses of virtual learning during this unusual school year.

Posted inEducation

Majority of Detroit teachers vote yes to ratify a one-year contract

by Eleanore Catolico, Chalkbeat October 7, 2020 9:37 amFebruary 11, 2022 6:01 pm

Detroit teachers overwhelmingly ratified a one-year contract on Monday that includes pay raises, bonuses, and more working protections.

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