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.’
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Vitti talks chronic absenteeism, student performance at ‘State of Schools’
In a wide-ranging address, Vitti touched on DPSCD improvements since he took the job in 2017–increasing teacher salaries, investing in art and music after cuts during emergency management and the facility master plan.
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Detroit district’s transfer policy may be changed to reduce classroom disruption
Detroit Public Schools Community District officials are hoping the proposed language will help families who want to switch schools midyear plan ahead.
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Detroit students indulge their curiosity about nature in place-based lesson at Belle Isle
“So many of us just take for granted having access to nature,” says a retired teacher who helps organize the trips.