DPSCD Teacher Shirley Brezzell manages an outdoor school garden, named after herself, that provides fruits and vegetables to the school community for free.
Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
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Detroit students to be able to ride city buses for free starting Wednesday
The Detroit City Council approved the program Tuesday and students will be able to ride city buses anytime as long as they have a school ID card.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Republican effort to stop school lessons around gender identity rejected by state education board
During a meeting of Michigan’s State Board of Education Tuesday, the two Republicans on the eight-member board attempted to open debate about a proposed resolution they said would end gender identity teaching and gender transitioning in schools.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Whitmer’s budget plan for schools sets $10,300 in per-pupil funding
The budget Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed Wednesday would increase taxes in some areas, such as for cigarette purchases, to raise revenue in Michigan.
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Whitmer aims to boost literacy as Michigan students struggle with reading
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver a budget proposal for the next fiscal year that includes additional spending aimed at improving literacy for Michigan children.
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Michigan governor candidates talk ICE and ways to stop the state’s academic slide
The forum gave the educators an opportunity to gauge how those who want to be the next governor would put a stamp on education and potentially affect their jobs.
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Timeline: How 2016 was a critical year for the future of Detroit schools
Here’s a quick timeline of what happened 10 years ago that had lasting implications in Detroit:
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10 years ago, Detroit teachers protested building conditions. What’s changed since?
But the scale of the challenges — both financially and physically — mean many students still attend school in buildings with significant problems.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Hundreds of Michigan districts and schools reject safety and mental health funding
Michigan districts that agreed to conditions said they need the state funding for their safety and mental health initiatives
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Michigan education issues to watch in 2026
There’s been growing alarm over Michigan student performance on state and national exams. Can gubernatorial candidates offer solutions in 2026?