Even with the promise of a vaccine around the corner, Michigan schools still have massive unknowns to deal with, for this winter, and beyond. That includes the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which serves kids and families in a city that COVID-19 hit hard this spring. The district is moving to completely virtual schooling amid a rise in cases, and is figuring out how to support students remotely. Across the state, families are trying to figure out how to support kids through other challenges, like getting through the first holiday season without a loved one lost to COVID-19. GUESTS: Dr. Nikolai Vitti, superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District Kristine Kuhnert directs the Lansing branch of Ele’s Place, a nonprofit that offers free grief counseling services to kids and families Like the podcast? Help make it happen by donating to Michigan Radio. Looking for today’s full show? We’ve got you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.