The press conference was organized to support the two 16-year-old students, who are cousins and attend Western International High School in Southwest Detroit.
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Detroit students from Western International High detained by ICE
Arrested on the city’s eastside, they were taken with family members to an ICE detention facility in Texas.
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Michigan reports record enrollment in the state’s free preschool program, but openings are aplenty
The PreK for All initiative has been aimed at removing income and other restrictions on the Great Start Readiness Program, essentially allowing any child to enroll whether they are from a low-income home or not.
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Detroit school district agrees to controversial waiver to get state mental health and safety funding
Districts must agree to state investigations if a mass casualty event happens in order to get the funds.
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Detroit school board urges policy change to boost student meal access
The board of the Detroit Public Schools Community District approved a resolution Tuesday asking the Michigan Department of Education to pursue adjustments to its after-school snack program.
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Michigan adopts updated sex education standards after contentious meeting
Michigan Democrats approved an update to the state’s health standards during a contentious State Board of Education meeting. Many public commenters took issue with the state’s recommendation to address gender identity in instruction.
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How to choose the best Detroit district exam or application school for your child
DPSCD has schools tailored to students’ interests and career pathways. Here’s what to consider before applying.
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Teachers, community members ask Detroit district to update immigration sanctuary policy
Educators said they feel unprepared to face immigration enforcement and want more training.
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Michigan has $321M for school safety. The catch: Districts must waive rights
Michigan public and private schools can opt in to receive school safety and mental health funding. But school groups say they have issues with the funding rules.
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Michigan K-12 crisis: Chronic absenteeism harms education across the state
Educators agree: chronic absenteeism is a huge problem in Michigan schools, impacting learning and dragging down test scores of even students who show up to class.