Michigan’s Read by Grade 3 law requires struggling third-grade readers be held back, but exemptions meant only 545 students were held back this year. Struggling readers who were Black or low-income were far more likely to repeat third grade white, more affluent readers who struggled.
Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
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MacKenzie Scott to give Detroit school district $20 million
Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said the gift from MacKenzie Scott will be used to hire more academic interventionists who will provide one-on-one and small group tutoring to students.
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East English Village, Ben Carson high schools in Detroit to get new names
The discussion was part of an effort to revisit naming decisions made when the district was overseen by state-appointed emergency managers
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Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti named nation’s top urban educator
Nikolai Vitti was one of nine finalists for the Urban Educator of the Year award.
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Chronic absenteeism in Detroit schools needs urgent solution, candidates say
Eighteen people are running for four seats to oversee the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
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It’s the first day of school in the Detroit district. Here’s what we’re watching
Chronic absenteeism, enrollment losses, facility upgrades, and a school board election are among key issues Chalkbeat Detroit will be prioritizing this school year
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Detroit district students won’t return to the classroom until Jan. 31
The Detroit school district has extended virtual learning by another week, but officials say students and staff should expect to return to in-person instruction on Jan. 31.
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New Detroit program puts support staff on the fast track to become teachers
Will Cannon is among 55 people who entered classrooms in the Detroit Public Schools Community District for the first time this school year through a new program — the first of its kind in Michigan — that trains them during a summer academy tailored to the particular challenges of teaching in Detroit.
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Detroit schools are spending $70M for COVID testing. Could a vaccine mandate be next?
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is spending $70 million for COVID testing for students and staff.
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Detroit district, union agreement gives teachers $2,000 to work inside school buildings
Teachers in the Detroit school district will receive $2,000 in hazard pay for teaching in person during the upcoming school year. More money would be available for those who teach in person and online.