The new contract includes performance bonuses for attendance agents, higher maximum teacher salaries, and requirements around how many students with autism can be placed in general education homerooms.
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Detroit school board adopts $1.1B budget that prioritizes security, reducing chronic absenteeism
The budget raises pay for all employees, adds nine more school counselors, hires about 12 more assistant principals, and gives teachers funding for classroom supplies.
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DPSCD steps up security at vacant Cooley High School following vandalism
The weekend vandalism comes days after a pair of community meetings were held by the district to answer questions and gather feedback from residents and alumni, many upset, over a future sports complex that will be built on the site.
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As demolition nears, Cooley High alumni make plea to preserve school’s legacy
Some alums who spoke at meetings organized by the Detroit school district say they want to see more of the historic building saved.
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Michigan bills aimed at improving student literacy clear House committee
One of the bills requires all K-5 teachers to receive training in high quality reading instruction methods.
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Detroit district to address concerns over demolishing Cooley High School at community meeting
Nikolai Vitti, superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, will field questions and complaints at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Renaissance High School at 6565 Outer Dr. W.
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Are you a Detroit parent looking for a new school? We have a guide for you.
Detroit has a little over 100 schools run by DPSCD and about 80 charter schools. Chalkbeat compiled expert tips to help parents navigate a complicated school choice system.
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How Detroit parents are searching for new schools amid uncertainty, closures
Four DPSCD schools are closing, and the Barack Obama Leadership Academy charter school is in danger of closing if it can’t find a new authorizer.
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Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year
In its second year, DPSCD’s financial attendance incentive reached more than 12,000 high schoolers. More students at neighborhood high schools were able to get the payout compared to last year.
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DPSCD moving forward with plan to demolish historic Cooley High School
In 2025, district officials said they would preserve a portion of the Cooley High School building, but the high cost means the building will be demolished.