The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form helps determine whether students are eligible for college loans, scholarships and grants. A new version of the FAFSA was just unveiled. Here’s what to know.
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Student absences for mental health would be excused under Michigan bill
Supporters hope to use the attendance records to direct students to resources that can help them.
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Detroit district staff raise concerns about shortages and delays in special education evaluations
The Detroit Public Schools Community District, like many across the country, is struggling to attract and retain special education staff.
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Detroit community groups have a long record of attendance work
A look at some of the community efforts that have supported attendance efforts in Detroit schools.
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How Detroit community groups help schools improve student attendance
With initiatives targeted at specific schools, neighborhoods, or family needs, they’re chipping away at a problem that has long undermined efforts to improve student achievement.
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Detroit district fires Moses Field principal accused of covering up abuse claims
The Detroit school board voted Tuesday to fire the principal at Moses Field principal after the school was under investigation earlier this year for incidents of abuse.
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Adults failed me as a kid. I am a journalist today to be a watchdog for children.
Chalkbeat Detroit Reporter Hannah Dellinger writes about why she covers education.
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Detroit board members consider ambitious approach for student literacy growth
At a retreat for the Detroit Public Schools Community District school board on Tuesday, members met for an early discussion of how $94 million in reading support could best be used.
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Gilbert foundation, College for Creative Studies launch Detroit scholarship fund
The scholarship will become available starting in the 2024–25 school year and provide an annual award of $50,000 over four years to one CCS student.
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Detroit student who fought for ‘right to literacy’ is still in the fight
Jamarria Hall remains engaged in the fight to improve schools: ‘I want to change education,’ he says. ‘If you look at the last century, education has not changed at all.’