The Detroit school district wants to use revenue from an 18-mill operating millage to pay off its remaining debt.
Lori Higgins, Chalkbeat Detroit
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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.
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DPSCD board candidates tackle chronic absenteeism
Chalkbeat and its media partners held an Oct. 15 forum at the Eastside Community Network to give residents a chance to hear from the candidates who want one of three four-year seats on the board.
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Where candidates for the Detroit school board stand on the issues
The 16 candidates who answered questions for Chalkbeat Detroit’s voter guide have plenty of ideas for addressing these issues and more.
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RSVP: Candidate forum for Detroit Public Schools Community District board
Get to know candidates running for the DPSCD school board before the Nov. 5 election. Join Chalkbeat and partners on Oct. 15, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
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Detroit school district considers contract with controversial tutoring company
Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said there are protections in place to avoid the issues that have arisen in other school districts that contracted with Paper.
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Where to get free school supplies, find fun before classes start
Supplies won’t last forever, so you’ll need to arrive early to ensure you can take advantage of giveaways.