All of the candidates will be interviewed during four special board meetings July 21-24.
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Here’s when the Detroit school board will interview candidates to fill its open seat
The interviews will take place during four public meetings July 21-24.
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Michigan lawmaker wants a cursive comeback
The state Board of Education passed a resolution in March in support of cursive education.
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I am a homeless teenager in Detroit. I’m also an honors student, a school leader, and a poet.
This is my story of eviction and resilience.
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Detroit teens describe safety fears in school, at home and on the street
Chalkbeat Detroit interviewed more than a dozen Detroit youth and adult youth leaders who say safety concerns weigh heavily with young people in the city. Experts say safety concerns can impact a child’s ability to learn.
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‘Didn’t feel safe anywhere’: How fears of violence shape life for Detroit youth
The possibility of getting attacked on the way to or from school is a constant safety issue in Detroit.
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DPSCD considers using bikes as a way to fight chronic absenteeism
As the Detroit school district continues to explore ways to reduce chronic absenteeism, providing bicycles to students could help them travel to and from school, some board members say.
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Detroit schools are changing special education. Here’s how it impacts Detroit families.
The new plan will increase the number of self-contained classrooms for ESE students, but services will be offered in fewer schools.
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How will the Detroit district select a new school board member?
The district’s board announced the process it will use to fill a vacancy left by Angelique Peterson-Mayberry this month.
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Detroit district school board seeking new member after resignation
The board is now seeking people who want to fill the remainder of Peterson-Mayberry’s seat, which expires at the end of 2026.