With five open seats and 35 candidates, the November election has the potential to change the direction of the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
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Posted inEducation, Election 2026
Detroit school board’s chair and vice chair will not seek reelection in November
LaTrice McClendon and Corletta Vaughn were disqualified from the Nov. 3 ballot due to unpaid county campaign fees. McClendon said she already decided to withdraw. Vaughn decided Tuesday not to run.
Posted inEducation
DPSCD board approves new teacher contract that includes pay raises, AI policy
The Detroit Public Schools Community District board gave final approval to a two-year contract with members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, which includes teachers and other education staff in the district.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
Here’s what you need to know before you vote on DPSCD’s tax proposal
Voters on Aug. 4 will decide the fate of a DPSCD tax proposal that, if approved, will ensure the district has needed operating revenue.
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
How 4-year-olds are giving Michigan districts an incentive to build, expand
As Michigan pushes for pre-K expansion, schools build new early childhood hubs.
Posted inArts & Culture, Education
Detroit youth gain access to global entertainment industry through Usher internship program
The program placed the interns directly on the R&B tour and four additional participants in awards-show shadowing roles.
Posted inEducation
Detroit school district releases 2026-27 calendar
The new DPSCD calendar does not include an observance of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, despite calls from the community to do so.
Posted inEducation
Detroit school district loses court appeal against state over paying debt with operating tax revenue
Unless appealed again, the ruling means the Detroit Public Schools Community District will have to rely on voter approval on a ballot measure that would allow the district to collect its own operating millage for the first time.
Posted inEducation
Search your school: DPSCD adds 5 new buildings with low enrollment, high costs
Five new schools have been added to a list of buildings the Detroit school district is monitoring that are experiencing challenges like high operating expenses, low enrollment and underutilization.
Posted inEducation, Health and Welfare
Housing, groceries, and medical needs: Detroit’s Health Hubs helping to get kids to school
From July 1, 2023, through June 14, the hubs served families 19,200 times and more than 1,100 referrals were made.