Online classes

Elementary school students are improving their reading skills faster with an interactive, digital-learning platform compared to those using conventional, pen-and-paper lessons. That’s according to a combined study from the University of Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University and Ypsilanti Community Schools. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chatted with Professor Elliot Soloway, co-director for the U-M Center for Digital Curricula, where the "Roadmap" platform was developed.

Washtenaw Community College is hosting a free webinar series for aspiring entrepreneurs. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more information.

The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments next month on whether public universities owe students refunds for canceling in-person classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rick Pluta has more.

As the oldest professor at Eastern Michigan University, Dr. Nelson Amos says it was the current pandemic that finally convinced him it was time to retire.…

The state deadline to start implementing “distance learning plans” for school districts during the coronavirus pandemic is April 28th. The Washtenaw…

The University of Michigan has announced it is moving all of its spring and summer courses to online-only options.U of M President Mark Schlissel…

The Ann Arbor Education Association says they may have to extend a memorandum of agreement with Ann Arbor Public Schools if the district extends remote…

Governor Gretchen Whitmer continues to issue emergency orders that close public places in an effort to contain the spread of the new coronavirusThe…

As a result of coronavirus cases being confirmed in Michigan, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District is considering the option of offering online…

Ann Arbor Schools officials say eight years of providing quality, on-line classes have the the district well positioned to meet new state regulations…