After voters approved a millage in August that will allow the Detroit school district to collect the revenue it needs to operate, the board authorized a summer tax levy beginning next July.
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Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Parents of Michigan students with disabilities demand special education reforms
More than 75 people attended a meeting Monday night focused on what the state can do to improve special education. Many shared personal stories of their students.
Posted inEducation
Detroit needs more special education teachers. MSU partnership aims to help.
Detroit Public Schools Community District and Michigan State University launched an initiative where district teachers can pursue the university’s online master’s degree in special education with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) credential, or endorsement.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
Detroit school board’s new elected members bring history, criticism, and fresh ideas
The five new members of the DPSCD board are Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons, Bessie Harris, and Aliya Moore, according to unofficial results. Read more about their priorities.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026, Michigan Government
Jocelyn Benson is Michigan’s next governor. Here’s what education will look like in her administration.
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan secretary of state, will take the reins from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, whose second term is expiring.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
With 5 seats up for grabs, Detroit voters elect familiar faces and one newcomer
The election comes at a pivotal time for Michigan’s largest school district and could shape its direction for years to come.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Education
Librarians are vanishing from Michigan schools just when they are needed most
The lack of school librarians impacts students, particularly in low-income communities like Detroit and Flint and isolated ones like Alcona County in the northern Lower Peninsula and Ontonagon in the Upper Peninsula, exacerbate disparities in resources for young people.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
Some Detroit school board candidates spent campaign contributions on clothing, travel, and meals
Candidates were required to report all contributions and expenditures made through Oct. 18 by 5 p.m. Oct. 23. The final statements will be due after Election Day.
Posted inEducation, Election 2026
First-time candidate raises over $75,000 to dominate Detroit school board fundraising
Dr. Jameel Smith pulled in more than $75,500, but overall fundraising across 34 candidates lagged behind previous election cycles with fewer candidates.
Posted inEducation
Detroit school district proposes bringing libraries back to 89 schools
Detroit officials are proposing $251 million in projects, including expanded air conditioning and long-sought building upgrades. The plan could bring school libraries back by fall 2027.