For the first time in decades, the Detroit school district and teachers union have negotiated a tentative contract before the current one expires.
Robyn Vincent
Robyn Vincent is a reporter for Chalkbeat Detroit, covering Detroit schools and Michigan education policy. You can reach her at rvincent@chalkbeat.org.
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Detroit school district and teachers union move toward new contract approval in record time
The Detroit school district and teachers union have been deep in contract negotiations. For the first time in years, they’re poised to reach an agreement before the new school year.
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Learning to ‘love more.’ How a graduating Detroit student is moving ahead after the pandemic
Millions of students began high school early in the COVID pandemic. Detroit senior King Bethel looks back at how that historic period changed him.
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The FAFSA woes complicating federal college aid are especially acute for some Detroit students
Students from low-income households and mixed immigration backgrounds have dealt with major red tape this year amid problems with the federal financial aid form known as FAFSA.
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Cannabis consumption is rising among young people. Here’s the impact on Detroit schools
Unintentional marijuana use is spiking among young children, while the district is dealing with hundreds of incidents involving weed and vape pens.
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Detroit school leaders want action to get pot edibles away from kids
Detroit school district leaders are urging lawmakers to help address a rise in student use of marijuana edibles and vape pens.
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What Detroit parents need to know about DPSCD’s summer school program
Summer school in the Detroit Public Schools Community District begins June 24, with registration starting May 1.