Summer school in the Detroit Public Schools Community District begins June 24, with registration starting May 1.
Education
FAFSA fiasco leaves Michigan students, families in ‘anxiety inducing’ limbo
Federal aid application woes mean Michigan families are contemplating college decisions without crucial information: How much it will cost.
Birdie’s Bookmobile spreads joy of reading to Detroit children
The traveling book fair has given away thousands of books to schools, after-school programs and nonprofits across the city.
Plans to put libraries in most Michigan schools get support from educators, parents
Three bills from Michigan Democratic senators would require districts to have libraries in every school staffed by certified librarians.
Michigan’s plan to boost FAFSA: Free pizza for college aid applications
With federal aid applications lagging amid a botched federal rollout, Michigan leaders are hoping free pizza might be a motivator for high school students considering college.
Michigan Senate advances bill requiring kindergarten attendance
The sponsor of the bill says it would create a culture of expectation that formal education must begin early.
Renowned educator Ron Clark, Huntington Bank partner on metro Detroit education initiative
Huntington Bank and acclaimed educator Ron Clark are hosting events in five cities–Detroit, Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, where teachers can learn about his philosophy and classroom methods.
Michigan State Board of Education wants more charter school transparency
The state board signaled to lawmakers that they want new laws to reform the state’s charter school system.
Michigan schools hired 874 mental health staffers — under program set to end
With a mental health crisis still rippling through schools, Michigan districts face tough decisions as funding expires for a pandemic-era program used to hire more than 800 counselors, psychologists and other support staff.
Principals, district leaders will be trained on managing conflict in Detroit schools
The Detroit district, which recently created a flow chart for addressing complaints, will also be using third-party mediators to help resolve some conflicts.