Pulaski Elementary-Middle School was one of several schools in the Detroit school district that made the most progress in the state getting kids to school last year compared to 2018-19.
Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit
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Michigan’s chronic absenteeism rate drops but is still above pre-pandemic levels
New data shows the state’s chronic absenteeism rate was still significantly higher last year compared to 2018-19.
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Detroit school district leaders ask Education Secretary Linda McMahon to preserve Title I funding
The sit-down with McMahon was part of the education secretary’s nationwide “Returning Education to the States Tour.”
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Detroit school district plans to authorize charter school designed to engage struggling youth
The charter will be designed to support kids experiencing homelessness and those with interactions with the justice system.
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Michigan introduces new requirements for teaching English learners as federal support is rolled back
The Trump administration rescinded federal guidance on legal protections for English learners. Michigan will have a new oversight.
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Detroit school district reaches 11-year high in third grade reading proficiency on state assessments
The district has shown steady incremental improvement compared to before the pandemic, while the state struggles to get back to pre-COVID proficiency rates.
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First day excitement as metro Detroit students return to school
Monday was the first day of school in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and many other school districts across Michigan.
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The Detroit school district is ramping up enrollment and student retention efforts. Will it pay off?
Though initial enrollment numbers are up, officials say, the full impact of the district’s efforts won’t be known until the end of the 2025-26 school year.
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Detroit school district changes volunteer policy to make exceptions for some with felony convictions
Advocates say the change will allow community groups to expand their youth violence prevention programs in Detroit schools.
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Meet the Rev. Steven Bland Jr., the Detroit school board’s newest member
The Rev. Steven Bland Jr. wants to use his community connections and experience in advocacy in his new role on the board.