SCHOOL MASKS

Data shows Michigan schools without mask mandates saw 62% more coronavirus spread

As the number of COVID cases continue to surge in Michigan, new data reveals that mask mandates in school appear to be working to slow the spread of the virus.

Manchester schools superintendent meets with parents over mask mandate

On Wednesday, Manchester Community Schools parents, staff members and some students met at the Manchester High School football stadium with superintendent Bradley Bezeau. They were there to discuss the division caused by the mask mandate issued by the Washtenaw County Health Department.

State Board of Education VP urging Michigan governor’s administration to issue mask mandate for schools

The vice president of the State Board of Education and Superintendent is calling on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration to issue a mask mandate for schools.

Viral video shows maskless students protesting mandate outside Washtenaw County high school

A video shows parents in Washtenaw County urging their kids to ignore their high school’s mask mandate and enter the school.

Returning to school: Parents, students excited despite uncertainty about upcoming academic year

Thousands of students in Metro Detroit are returning back to school Tuesday amid uncertainty about the upcoming school year.

Parents protest Oakland County school mask mandate

Oakland County said the increase in cases is the reason it’s mandating masks at all K-12 schools. It’s decision not everyone is happy with.

Virginia is mandating masks at all schools under public health order

The state of Virginia has a new public health order that mandates masks for all students and staff in K-12 schools.

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