back to school

The kids are back to school, and that means a lot of parents are driving more. Child safety is even more important, but all too many in our community lack the resources to have a new or approved child safety seat in the car. Jenna Dawson is committed to changing that. Jenna is the founder of the Washtenaw County-based Care Seats of Michigan, and she runs down all the ways that help is available in a conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

Ypsilanti Community School officials say their new school year is off to a good start, but they still face some challenges. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

Masks are optional for nearly all area K-12 schools, colleges, and universities this fall. With classes getting underway this week, preventing the spread of COVID-19 remains a top priority. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

There has been a lot of work done on the Eastern Michigan University campus over the summer, but professors remain without a new contract as classes are began on Monday. WEMU's David Fair was joined live in-studio by EMU president, Dr. James Smith, for a look at the academic year ahead.

Ann Arbor Public School officials say they are ready for the start of the new school year. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed school principals and educators Monday as they get ready for a return to full-time in-person learning. We have more from Rick Pluta.

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