Stories tagged: "pandemic"

News Dr. Jill Biden, in a screenshot of her speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
News Jill Biden Plans Thursday Visit in Detroit for Summer Learning Tour

Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit Michigan on Thursday as part of a summer tour.

Associated Press Associated Press July 19, 2022 10:27 am EDT
Education Photograph of Kathleen Lucas, courtesy of Kathleen Lucas
Education A Michigan Mom Envisions a Less Divisive Future for Public Schools in this Q&A

As part of this Q&A series, we’re talking with Michigan parents, teachers, students and others involved with public schools.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil July 11, 2022 7:03 am EDT
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Coronavirus Michigan Hospital Worker on Getting Through Pandemic: Embrace Change, Lean on Family

How has this Michigan hospital worker gotten through the pandemic? She explains here.

Joey Oliver Joey Oliver November 10, 2021 11:56 am EST
Coronavirus Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is implementing a plan to ensure Michiganders have access to enough vaccine doses.
Coronavirus Gov. Whitmer Extends Pandemic Order, Says COVID-19 Surge Could Drop

By extending the pandemic order, limiting business capacity and requiring masks, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the current COVID-19 soar could decrease.

Associated Press Associated Press April 19, 2021 3:52 pm EDT
Education Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants classrooms reopened by March 1, but COVID vaccinations could make all the difference for school staff and students.
Education Michigan Will Ease Student Assessments and That’s Exactly What Kids Need, Educators Say

In the hardest-hit region of Michigan, the extra flexibility the Biden Administration is giving schools lets teachers like Cathy Murray focus on what's most important—learning.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel April 6, 2021 7:13 am EDT

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Community Foundation of Greater Flint CEO Isaiah Oliver circulates during a library opening in Flint, Mich., on Thursday, May 19, 2022. As the foundation’s first Flint native and first Black leader since it was founded in 1988, Oliver works to build bridges between marginalized people and wealthy donors. (Sean Work/The Chronicle of Philanthropy via AP) Michigan Life Homegrown Foundation Leader Builds Bridges, Trust in Flint
A woman takes a photo of lightning striking as dark storm clouds roll over Lake Michigan. (Mark Olsen via Unsplash) Weather Storms Knock Out Power to More than 100,000 Across Michigan
Plenty of historic Michigan theaters are still playing movies and hosting live performances today. Michigan Life Cherished Cinema: 6 Historic Michigan Theaters Thriving as Labors of Love
On Sunday, all 50 Senate Democrats—including Michigan Sens. Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow—voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Economy Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Michigan Families
Coronavirus Illustrated kids' guide to holidays in the pandemic.
Coronavirus This Year Is Different: A Kids’ Guide to the Holidays

If you're having trouble helping your children understand why the holidays are a little different because of the coronavirus, read this with them.

Sean Galvin December 18, 2020 10:57 am EST
Coronavirus President-elect Joe Biden plans to ask all Americans to wear a mask during his first 100 days in office. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Coronavirus Biden Says He Will Ask All Americans to Wear Masks for ‘100 Days’

President-elect Joe Biden’s first request of the nation isn’t hard, but it is meaningful.

Meghan McCarthy Meghan McCarthy December 4, 2020 12:47 pm EST