The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s plan for widespread loan forgiveness in June. But there are other ways to get federal student loans forgiven. Plus, Michigan has a new program to help teachers pay back their loans.
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Detroit teachers union members call for salary increases as new school year nears
“We are looking at what other districts are paying their educators,” says one teacher.
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Detroit school officials announce new partners for health hub expansion
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Kresge Foundation, and Children’s Foundation will provide DPSCD with a combined $1.8 million to develop 12 health hubs in neighborhood schools.
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Detroit schools seek longer contract with Beyond Basics to boost reading skills
The tutoring program will exclusively work with K-8 students at eight schools next year.
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Detroit district’s discipline proposal would give schools more power to suspend students
Some students say administrators are already short-circuiting district policies that were designed to reduce punishments and emphasize communication and engagement with students.
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Gretchen Whitmer creates new Michigan education agency for pre-K to college
The aim is to improve educational outcomes from early childhood through after-school and postsecondary programs, with the goal of every Michigan student earning a skill certificate or degree after high school.
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Detroit district reports improved student attendance after easing COVID rules
Now district officials are considering punitive policies against severe absenteeism, such as making students repeat a grade.
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Life Remodeled brings its community hub vision to Denby neighborhood
The neighborhood hub will be similar to the organization’s Durfee Innovation Society on the west side, offering after school programs, community resources and health services.
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Detroit charter school hopes to meet fundraising goal for accessible park
The James and Grace Lee Boggs School has a crowdfunding campaign to raise $75,000 for the project. If it’s met by July 17, they get a matching grant.
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Detroit’s $94 million ‘right to read’ lawsuit settlement is finally coming through for DPSCD
The case didn’t establish a constitutional right to reading education, but it will provide $94 million to support DPSCD literacy programs.