Metro Detroit schools torn on Whitmer’s goal to return to in-person learning March 1 Public schools closed in fall due to surge in COVID-19 cases Tags: Teachers and volunteers canvassed the streets of Detroit looking for missing students. The Southfield Public School District, has been 100% since March and while recognizing the importance of bringing students back to their teachers, Dr. Jennifer Martin Green said the science dictates the district remain remote. Ad Both districts believe vaccinations are a key part in getting students and teachers back in the classroom safely. You can watch Paula Tutman’s full story in the video above