Michigan lawmakers are more than a month past a deadline to adopt a state budget, creating uncertainty for school officials.
Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Education
Need school supplies? Here’s where to find them for free in Detroit
Several community organizations are hosting back-to-school events in Detroit featuring backpacks and school supplies, music, games, and in at least one case, free haircuts.
Posted inEducation, Election 2025
Fighting chronic absenteeism key issue as Sheffield and Kinloch gear up for November mayoral race
Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch were the top two vote-getters in Detroit’s mayoral primary election Tuesday. They will go on to compete in the general election in November.
Posted inEducation, Election 2025
2025 Detroit mayoral candidates on education issues: An election guide for voters
Here’s how Detroit mayoral candidates would address education issues such as chronic absenteeism.
Posted inEducation, Election 2025
‘Fight for the future’: Why education has become a key topic in Detroit’s mayoral race
While Detroit’s mayor doesn’t have control or oversight of schools, the person elected in November will need “political will” to create cohesion in the city’s schools.
Posted inEducation
Detroit district school board seeking new member after resignation
The board is now seeking people who want to fill the remainder of Peterson-Mayberry’s seat, which expires at the end of 2026.
Posted inEducation
Michigan’s state superintendent demands release of $160M in federal funding
State Superintendent Michael Rice said the withholding of the federal funding would hurt some of the state’s most vulnerable children.
Posted inEducation
For DPSCD’s small schools, costs are high and solutions are needed
The costly schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community Schools aren’t covering their costs.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Detroit teen detained by ICE has been deported to Colombia, attorney says
Maykol Bogoya-Duarte was a junior at Western International High School and had 3.5 credits left to complete in order to graduate.
Posted inEducation
Detroit school board adopts budget that maintains programs, attendance incentive
Henry Ford and East English Village students will be able to take yellow school buses as part of a new pilot program.