The case didn’t establish a constitutional right to reading education, but it will provide $94 million to support DPSCD literacy programs.
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Detroit district to add more school-based health centers
In addition to physical and behavioral health services, health hubs also will provide dental services, vision and hearing screenings, and other health-related services.
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Supreme Court ends Biden student loan forgiveness: how it impacts Michigan
In rejecting the plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt, the court crushed a signature promise made by Joe Biden in the 2020 race for president. The ruling impacts more than 40 million borrowers, including over 800,000 in Michigan.
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More Michigan teens hit the brakes on learning to drive
The state’s decision to stop funding driver’s education and high private driver’s education costs may be contributing to many Michigan teens delaying getting their driver’s licenses.
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U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action ban already playing out in Michigan
The Supreme Court reversed years of precedent in ruling that race-conscious college admissions policies violate the Equal Protection Clause. U-M officials say a 2006 affirmative action ban in Michigan made fielding a diverse student body harder.
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Michigan passes $21.5B school budget with boost for at-risk students
In Democrats’ first education budget, lawmakers directed more funds to schools with disadvantaged students as the state tries to recover from pandemic learning loss. There is also more investment for English language learners and special education.
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Audit criticizes Michigan education officials’ oversight of fingerprinting for school workers
Some workers had never been fingerprinted, and others worked weeks or years before they were fingerprinted, the state audit found.
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Bates Academy cuts ‘premier’ music program and beloved teacher
DPSCD music teacher Kay Thomas is one of three teachers being transferred out of Bates Academy due to budget cuts. Thomas argues that in her case other factors are at play.
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Detroit school officials slow to act on Moses Field abuse, parents allege
The district says it learned of the incidents in January. Parents say they weren’t notified promptly and plan to sue.
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Detroit district gets better at identifying homeless students, but study points to big undercount
Detroit Public Schools Community District officials have emphasized building relationships and awareness with students and families experiencing housing insecurity.