Trips to France and Spain are still planned for this summer, but the end of federal COVID aid will limit opportunities starting next year.
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Detroit educators, students ask state for funds to stem teacher shortages
Michigan legislators hear testimony on the cost of turnover and instability in the classroom
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New poverty research could bring more clarity to charter school comparisons
Which schools have the highest concentration of the poorest students? A new line of research could shape how schools are evaluated, staffed, and even funded.
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Marygrove students’ advocacy spurs action on drinking water
Certain water fountains across the building had traces of lead, low water pressure, and a noticeable lack of consumable minerals such as fluoride and chlorine.
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20 Michigan high schools to teach African American AP course this fall
It’s part of a national rollout of the Black history course, which drew conservative criticism for topics that included Black Lives Matter, followed by progressive backlash after some of those topics were dropped.
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Credit recovery key strategy for Detroit district’s graduation rate
Online credit recovery programs continue to expand, but experts say those programs alone don’t address root causes of academic challenges.
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Detroit school district pressed on impact of looming budget cuts on staff
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says officials will host engagement sessions after spring break to share and explain their recommendations.
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Southeastern HS resumes in-person classes after flood damage closure
Students and staff returned March 15, but tile repairs continue in the hallways.
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Cooley High School redevelopment plan rejected by Detroit school board
The board of Detroit Public Schools Community District turns down two cash offers – one for $1 million and another for $500,000 – from Life Remodeled to transform Cooley High School.
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Detroit paraeducators, support staff protest potential job cuts
Detroit school level administrators and support staff were informed this week of potential job cuts.