The board last month voted to offer the state superintendent job to Glenn Maleyko, who currently is the superintendent for Dearborn Public Schools.
Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
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Dearborn superintendent Glenn Maleyko selected as Michigan’s state superintendent
The selection of Glenn Maleyko as the next state superintendent in Michigan is pending contract negotiations. He is expected to begin the job by Oct. 4.
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Here’s what Chalkbeat is watching as the new school year begins in Detroit
Budget uncertainty has school leaders worried about finances.
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Michigan board is closer to hiring a superintendent to lead schools. Meet the three finalists
The State Board of Education will interview the finalists the week of Aug. 25.
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Michigan superintendent candidates agree the state needs a vision to improve student achievement
The State Board of Education expects to select finalists Tuesday afternoon.
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Who will be Michigan’s next state superintendent? Here are the semifinalists
Detroit school board member Sherry Gay-Dagnogo was one of the candidates for the state superintendent position, but she didn’t make it to the interview process.
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Michigan schools urged to provide free meals to all students despite budget stalemate
Michigan lawmakers are more than a month past a deadline to adopt a state budget, creating uncertainty for school officials.
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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.
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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.
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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.