The funding will provide a one-time infusion of funding for the district that could be used for several efforts, including facilities and mental health support.
Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
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Detroit district’s new attendance incentive is drawing more students to class
The Detroit school district is hoping its new incentive program will motivate students to attend school daily and improve its 66% chronic absenteeism rate.
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Michigan’s treasury department asks judge to toss DPSCD lawsuit
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is moving ahead to potentially hold a millage election but is hoping a judge will rule the district can use operating revenue for non-operating debt.
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Can financial incentives and holding students back improve attendance in Detroit?
Research on attendance incentives is mixed, and some experts worry that such efforts don’t address the family circumstances that lead many students to miss school.
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The Michigan education stories we’re watching in 2025
One issue we’re watching: a lawsuit the Detroit school district filed against the state over a dispute about millage revenue.
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Detroit school district lawsuit against the state department seeks clarity on debt repayment
The Detroit school district wants to use revenue from an 18-mill operating millage to pay off its remaining debt.
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Detroit’s Proposal S school millage election passes decisively
The millage is important for Detroit because revenue from the millage goes toward paying off debt.
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Proposed changes at DPSCD board meetings would nix virtual public comments
The public participation policy applies to all meetings of the Detroit Public Schools Community District board.
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Here’s what DPSCD candidates would prioritize if elected
There are 22 candidates running for three seats on the Detroit school board in what could be a pivotal race for the district.
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Hundreds of DPSCD students could get $2,000 for attending literacy tutoring
Every DPSCD high school will offer the tutoring. At locations with more demand than available slots, preference will be given to students with lower literacy scores on the PSAT and SAT.