Incumbent board member Sherry Gay-Dagnogo came out on top Tuesday among the candidates in a bid for a second term, followed by Monique Bryant and Ida Simmons Short.
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Detroit’s Proposal S school millage election passes decisively
The millage is important for Detroit because revenue from the millage goes toward paying off debt.
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Republican incumbents lead race for Michigan’s State Board of Education
All of the top candidates for Michigan’s State Board of Education have concerns over how state education officials have responded to a federal investigation.
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This bill would close a funding gap for future Michigan early childhood educators
Some student teachers at public preschools aren’t eligible for a $9,600 state stipend for unpaid work. This bill would make them eligible.
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Proposed changes at DPSCD board meetings would nix virtual public comments
The public participation policy applies to all meetings of the Detroit Public Schools Community District board.
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Detroit school board candidates draw nearly $230K in campaign donations so far
Donations reported by the pre-election filing deadline on Oct. 25 show the 22-candidate race for three at-large seats on the Detroit Public Schools Community District board are on track to exceed the last election cycle’s fundraising.
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Here’s what DPSCD candidates would prioritize if elected
There are 22 candidates running for three seats on the Detroit school board in what could be a pivotal race for the district.
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Michigan made school meals free for all. Students ate it up
More than 140,000 more students at free lunch last year. It cost $190 million, but experts say it’s good for learning.
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What would Michigan’s proposed cellphone ban bill mean for students?
A bill introduced last month would create a statewide ban on using devices in class for all Michigan students.
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Hundreds of DPSCD students could get $2,000 for attending literacy tutoring
Every DPSCD high school will offer the tutoring. At locations with more demand than available slots, preference will be given to students with lower literacy scores on the PSAT and SAT.