Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor plans in-person and virtual options for students
ANN ARBOR, Mich. Students at Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor will be able to choose between in-person or virtual enrollment for school this upcoming fall. Announced through its website, the private Catholic high school shared its Roadmap for Reopening for the 2020-2021 school year. Those enrolled in the in-person plan may be switched to virtual classes if exposed to COVID-19. The plan also notes that the private high school will offer spiritual support as well as mental and social-emotional health support for both in-person and virtual students. Related: Ann Arbor Public Schools anticipates fully virtual start to school year
Tips for parents dealing with back-to-school uncertainty, anxiety
DETROIT The upcoming 2020-21 school year will come with never-before seen challenges. A new survey finds that parents are worried about the impact it may have on their children. According to a national survey by Nationwide Childrens Hospital, 90% of parents have concerns about the upcoming school year -- with about two-in-five worrying about their childrens emotional health. Behavioral health experts claim parents dont have to pretend to have all the answers, but should be reassuring. RELATED: Why leaving your nose uncovered defeats the purpose of wearing a mask
Ann Arbor Public Schools anticipates fully virtual start to school year
ANN ARBOR Ann Arbor Public School students can anticipate returning to school virtually at the end of August. In a Wednesday night study session meeting, officials from Ann Arbor Public Schools discussed plans for a remote-learning start to the next academic year. Ann Arbor Public School superintendent Jeanice Swift acknowledged how officials are hardwired for safety and that they must put student safety first. While there were no objections, a formal decision will be made by the Ann Arbor Public School Board of Education on Wednesday, July 29. Related:Heres what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemicWe do not feel safe: Ann Arbor teachers voice concerns for in-person school
What we can learn from other countries as students go back to school
DETROIT With the deadline to make decisions about returning to school quickly approaching across the United States, many experts are looking overseas for guidance. More than 20 countries reopened their schools in June and some -- including Taiwan and Sweden -- never fully closed them. In recent weeks -- hundreds of millions of students across the globe have returned to school, but almost every country is doing it differently. A study in China that followed 68 children with the virus and found that 65 likely got it from adults. READ MORE: Return to SchoolPlease share your thoughts and concerns about returning to in-person learning this fall -- we want to hear from you:View more: School Confessionals
Heres what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemic
Dearborn Heights School District #7The Dearborn Heights School District has not released an official plan for the fall. Hudsonville Public School DistrictThe Hudsonville Public School District has not yet announced an official plan for the upcoming school year. Lansing Public School DistrictThe Lansing Public School District has not announced a final plan for the upcoming school year. Southgate Community School DistrictThe Southgate Community School District has not shared plans for the upcoming school year. West Ottawa Public School DistrictThe West Ottawa Public School District has not announced a final plan for the upcoming school year.