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Michigan takes a big step toward phone-free classrooms as bill passes House
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (578+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) " The Michigan House passed legislation Wednesday that would ban K-12 students from using cellphones during class time, with exceptions for emergencies. The bill now heads to the state Senate. Watch Christiana Ford's video report below: The legislation, sponsored…...
Oakland University canceling in-person evening classes; instructors may hold virtual classes
15+ hour, 15+ min ago (77+ words) Oakland University canceling in-person evening classes; instructors may hold virtual classes'WXYZ Channel 7 Oakland University canceling in-person evening classes; instructors may hold virtual classes ROCHESTER, Mich. (WXYZ) " Oakland University is canceling all in-person, evening classes starting at 5 pm due to the…...
Grosse Pointe North students design shoes to help community through semester-long project
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (499+ words) GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. (WXYZ) " Students at Grosse Pointe North High School are proving that classroom learning can create real-world impact. On Tuesday, 56 students showcased the results of a semester-long project that combined creativity, business skills and community service by…...
Howell pastor speaks with 7 News Detroit after preschool located at his church abruptly closes
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (361+ words) HOWELL, Mich. (WXYZ) " A Howell preschool's sudden closure Friday has left families searching for answers and alternative childcare arrangements after parents received an email announcing the immediate shutdown. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: The preschool at First Presbyterian Church in…...
Howell preschool abruptly closes after 35+ years, leaving families scrambling for child care
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (462+ words) HOWELL, Mich. (WXYZ) " A Howell preschool that served the community for more than 35 years has abruptly closed its doors, leaving dozens of families scrambling to find alternative child care and education for their children. The First Presbyterian Church preschool in…...
U-M law grad and Syracuse President Kent Syverud named 16th President at University of Michigan
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (445+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) " Kent Syverud has been named the 16th President of the University of Michigan, the school's board of regents announced in a special meeting to elect him. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: The Regents unanimously voted to name…...
The Creature Conservancy offers conservation through education
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (88+ words) The Creature Conservancy offers conservation through education'WXYZ Channel 7 The Creature Conservancy offers conservation through education ANN ARBOR, MI (WXYZ) " Each month, the Creature Conservancy has a different theme for the presentations during its open hours on the weekends and adult-only…...
Federal funding freeze concerns threaten local daycares and families
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (300+ words) DETROIT (WXYZ) " The possibility of federal funding freezes is raising new concerns for local daycares and families. Providers say even the threat of cuts could mean higher costs and fewer childcare options. Watch Meghan Daniels' video report: For centers like…...
Several St. Clair County schools closed today due to deteriorating conditions on back roads
1+ week, 1+ day ago (129+ words) Several St. Clair County schools closed today due to deteriorating conditions on back roads'WXYZ Channel 7 Clair County schools are closed today, with many schools citing deteriorating conditions on back roads for the closures.7 News Detroit has confirmed via school Facebook…...
Dearborn school board member speaks out after arrest by Israeli police
2+ week, 4+ day ago (327+ words) DEARBORN, Mich. (WXYZ) " A Dearborn Public Schools board trustee who was arrested by Israeli police in Nazareth has been released and is sharing his experience. Amer Zahr, a Palestinian-American comedian and elected school board member, says he was detained for…...