Novi Times

Whitmer claims COVID-19 spike due to Michigan Supreme Court ruling, but numbers don’t back it up

By Benjamin Kibbey | Dec 1, 2020

Despite claims laid out by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her allies, there is no connection that can be made between a Michigan Supreme Court ruling and the pattern of rising COVID-19 cases in the state, which follows the same pattern throughout the country.

New bills move deadline to Dec. 11 for renewing Michigan driver's license and registration

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 11, 2020

Recently approved legislation gives Michigan drivers until Friday, Dec. 11, to renew their licenses and vehicle registrations.

SCOTUS appointment and Trump executive order promise highlight abortion as Catholic voting issue

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 8, 2020

After the passing of celebrated Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the shadow of the presidential election, interested parties on both sides of the aisle are concerned about how a confirmation or delay in appointing Ginsburg’s replacement could sway the court on the issue of abortion.

Redford educator calls Acellus 'invaluable' for home learning

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 30, 2020

As schools and families adjust to the post-COVID-19 world, difficult choices are being made among virtual learning, hybrid instruction, and – for some families – full-time homeschooling.

From Shiawassee Times

Michigan school districts opt for a variety of options for fall reopening

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

Bridge Michigan recently published a list detailing not only the reopening plans for local school districts across the state, but how those plans will progress into the coming year, with the promise to continue updating the information as it changes.

Families in Birmingham raise concerns over full-virtual school instruction

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 27, 2020

As families work to adapt to unpredictable schedules and uncertainty about the educational future of their children under COVID-19 restrictions, some are demanding action from their districts, such as Bob Shenefelt, an activist who has a child attending Birmingham Groves High School.