Detroit city, school leaders announce efforts ahead of school year
Detroit students are heading back to school in just over a week, and city and school leaders say they're working to remove some of the barriers that keep kids out of the classroom.
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Detroit students are heading back to school in just over a week, and city and school leaders say they're working to remove some of the barriers that keep kids out of the classroom.
It's become increasingly common for K-12 schools to ban student access to cell phones during the school day. Dr. Molly O'Shea, a Metro Detroit pediatrician, explains what parents can expect.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Students probably don't want to even think about the first day of school for the next school year but it's coming.
At least 2.5 million students across the country are using Yondr pouches, as 35 states have laws or rules limiting cellphones in schools.
The second day of classes was canceled this year after a mold-like substance was found in the high school gym.
The Semaj J. Morgan Foundation hosted its second annual backpack giveaway on Sunday, giving students essential school supplies and providing free haircuts.
University of Michigan receiver Semaj Morgan’s foundation hosted its second annual backpack giveaway on Sunday.
Sixty percent of students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District were considered chronically absent last school year, meaning they missed 18 or more days of school.
Another metro Detroit school is facing back-to-school disruptions over a mold issue. Officials with Rochester Community Schools confirmed Delta Kelly Elementary will be closed today and tomorrow for cleanup and remediation.
Dozens of teachers gathered at Birmingham Public School District's board meeting Tuesday evening to put pressure on the school to agree to a contract for the new school year.
Letters sent to parents at Saline and Dundee Middle Schools spelled out a combination of factors that led to the discovery of mold and delays to the start of school.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is entering the 2025 -2026 school year with some changes to its special education department.
A party mood greeted students at Fisher Magnet Upper Academy in Detroit for the first day of school on Aug. 25 - with a "clap in" featuring live music, photo booths and applause.
Dundee Community Schools is delaying the start of its new school year for the second time since the district discovered mold in its classrooms, Superintendent Scott Leach said Sunday.
The Warren Police Department set out to get students prepared to go back to school on Sunday with new supplies and free haircuts.
The new school year is quickly approaching, and many school districts are still actively recruiting bus drivers to transport students.
Brighton Area Schools has invested in its therapy dog program for nearly 20 years.
Detroit Public Schools Community District officials say each bus will have multiple cameras installed to keep track of traffic illegally passing a stopped school bus.
River Rouge High School in Metro Detroit hosts a back-to-school festival that includes musical guests, community information and resources. Keith Day Jr. and Stevon Scott visited CBS Detroit to relate some of the plans for the 2025 event.
Dr. Molly O'Shea explains that back-to-school time is a good opportunity to revisit when, and for how long, a student can use screens and digital devices at home.
Just in time for the back-to-school season, a Detroit block party is doing more than bringing music, games and food to the community.
The district said some of its buildings have experienced mold growth, and that air quality testing was conducted.
For weeks, Michigan lawmakers have blown past deadline after deadline to pass a new budget, while the state is on the brink of a government shutdown. One point of contention is education funding.
Math instructors from Mathnasium shared activities that parents can do with their children to help ease students into a back to school mindset and reinforce skills they'll be using in the classroom.
Police said they conducted undercover operations, resulting in the execution of a search warrant at the business.
Miguel Vargas homered twice, Tristan Peters and Munetaka Murakami went deep once each, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
Authorities are investigating the killings of five people Friday in rural Northern Michigan, officials said. The suspect in the case was also found dead.
Detroit students are heading back to school in just over a week, and city and school leaders say they're working to remove some of the barriers that keep kids out of the classroom.
Authorities are investigating the killings of five people Friday in rural Northern Michigan, officials said. The suspect in the case was also found dead.
The Northville Township Police Department is searching for a man who is accused of being a "peeping Tom" earlier this week.
A West Bloomfield Township trustee appeared in court on Friday morning to face charges related to the discovery of secret cameras in two bedrooms.
City Council President Mike Sareini and Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin announced that the city council meeting on Aug. 18 will be held at a different location.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Miguel Vargas homered twice, Tristan Peters and Munetaka Murakami went deep once each, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Here's what it costs to rent a two-bedroom home in 50 U.S. cities.
The White River in Indiana rose to record-breaking levels as more than 11 inches of rain has fallen east of Indianapolis since Tuesday.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has permitted the controversial Line 5 tunnel project in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Miguel Vargas homered twice, Tristan Peters and Munetaka Murakami went deep once each, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5.
Golf can feel largely out of reach, but one Detroit nonprofit is trying to change that, one swing at a time.
Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass in relief of Joe Burrow, Evan McPherson kicked three field goals and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 16-14 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Arnold, 23, is facing eight felony charges stemming from allegations he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men in February.
Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 despite failing to record a strikeout.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Ford Motor Company unveiled a new edition at the Woodward Dream Cruise, the 795-horsepower Mustang Dark Horse SC convertible. Ford says it's the strongest Mustang convertible every built.
Authorities are investigating the killings of five people Friday in rural Northern Michigan, officials said. The suspect in the case was also found dead.
As the Woodward Dream Cruise gets underway, an inclusive event gives people of all abilities a chance to enjoy it.
Rain chances return this weekend, late enough to have a mostly cloudy Dream Cruise.
The city of Hamtramck must count 37 absentee ballots from the November 2025 election, which could change the outcome of the mayoral race.