Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said there are protections in place to avoid the issues that have arisen in other school districts that contracted with Paper.
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Detroit families get free dental services, books, advice at back-to-school event
Annual Detroit Parent Network back-to-school event provided families with free dental services, health care advice, and books.
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Did Michigan make a ‘historic’ investment in student mental health? Here’s what the numbers say
Statements from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office about the state’s investment in student mental health and school safety this year are at odds with school leaders who say those budgets were slashed.
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Desperate for child social workers, Michigan offers $20K for college
Social work students who promise to work in child welfare can get $5,000 a semester — up to $20,000 — under a new state program aimed at luring new child welfare workers.
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Where to get free school supplies, find fun before classes start
Supplies won’t last forever, so you’ll need to arrive early to ensure you can take advantage of giveaways.
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One year later, Michigan starts helping teachers repay student loans
All told, 485 of nearly 900 districts applied for funding so far.
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Detroit summer institute aims to support, develop skills for area teachers
The free summer enrichment program offered on-the-ground training for incoming corps members and school leadership practice.
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My undiagnosed disability made it hard to succeed in school. Now I report on how others can thrive
A Chalkbeat intern’s story on learning challenges and Michigan education reporting goals.
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Still segregated and unequal: The reverberations of Milliken v. Bradley in Detroit 50 years later
Milliken v. Bradley reversed the nation’s course on addressing segregation in schools. Detroit classrooms continue to grapple with lasting effects.
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Milliken v. Bradley: Timeline of key events in historic Detroit school busing case
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a Michigan case that some experts say turned back the clock on efforts to desegregate schools.