Muslim students say they often must choose between religious observance and school obligations.
Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit
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7,000 Detroit high schoolers were paid for their attendance last year
High schoolers have a chance to earn up to $1,000 in attendance incentives again starting this week.
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Buses, safety: Students at Pershing High tell Mayor Sheffield how she can help
The stop at the Detroit Public Schools Community District’s neighborhood school reflected her campaign promise to focus her term on initiatives that will improve the lives of young people.
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Detroit district stands to lose $2.2 million in state funding for low daily attendance last year
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says the law punishes districts for system inequities that contribute to chronic absenteeism.
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Here’s how the Detroit district spent nearly $32M of its literacy lawsuit funds last year
Most of the money went to hire literacy academic interventionists for students struggling to learn to read.
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Detroit district will ask for release of 4 asylum-seeking teens detained by ICE
Community members also want mandatory staff training, additional transportation, and student counseling.
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Will Detroit school district’s literacy lawsuit funds pay off for newcomers?
State test data shows more English learners are meeting growth targets in the district, but some educators say there are still not enough resources to meet their needs.
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Few students ride yellow buses in pilot at 2 Detroit high schools
The district is exploring ways to continue to boost ridership. The project began to improve attendance.
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Detroit school district agrees to controversial waiver to get state mental health and safety funding
Districts must agree to state investigations if a mass casualty event happens in order to get the funds.
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How to choose the best Detroit district exam or application school for your child
DPSCD has schools tailored to students’ interests and career pathways. Here’s what to consider before applying.