Metro Detroit school districts struggle to feed students amid global supply chain shortage
You have likely noticed more empty shelves at the grocery store. Now the supple chain problems the country has been experiencing during the pandemic are impacting local school districts and their ability to feed students.
Parents spar over masks at Utica Community Schools
Utica Community Schools is the largest school district in Macomb County and it is opting to start mask optional for fall semester. Superintendent Robert Monroe said it depends on parents and the choices they and their students make as to whether that can continue.
Wayne County Health Department issues COVID-19 public health advisory as fall semester approaches
The Wayne County Health Department has issued a new Public Health Advisory to all K-12 schools, public and private. According to the county, the move was made to help protect students and staff from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The advisory is not a mandate, but makes strong recommendations on COVID-19 health protections school districts can follow.
Michigan health department recommends universal masking in schools for beginning of 2021-22 school year
โBecause many students have yet to be vaccinated and students under age 12 are not yet eligible, layered prevention measures, including universal masking, must be put in place for consistent in-person learning to keep kids, staff and families safe,โ reads a MDHHS release.