Three weeks into the school year, Detroit Public Schools Community District officials still are fielding complaints from parents about its new virtual school.
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Detroit must repair crumbling schools. Federal funds may be best hope.
Detroit schools are essentially barred from raising their own funds to repair deteriorated buildings, which would cost about $1.5 billion. Now, federal support may enable leaders to do what a series of state-appointed managers could not — rebuild Detroit’s schools.
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Michigan Republicans aim to restrict school discussion of systemic racism
A GOP House bill takes aim at critical race theory; the notion that the legacies of slavery and racism are baked into the nation’s laws and many of its institutions. Opponents contend such measures are an effort to prevent honest classroom discussion about race.
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Poll shows Michigan taxpayers willing to pay for children’s education
Support for education was a leading topic on the first day of the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference. A recent poll supported by the Skillman Foundation shows Michiganders are willing to pay more in taxes for their children’s education.
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Detroit schools are spending $70M for COVID testing. Could a vaccine mandate be next?
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is spending $70 million for COVID testing for students and staff.
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Detroit students return to in-person learning
Students of Detroit Public Schools Community District returned to in-person instruction on Tuesday morning. The district’s reopening plan touted safety protocols and staff focused on social-emotional wellbeing.
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Detroit district, union agreement gives teachers $2,000 to work inside school buildings
Teachers in the Detroit school district will receive $2,000 in hazard pay for teaching in person during the upcoming school year. More money would be available for those who teach in person and online.
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What’s next for abandoned schools in Detroit? Neighbors say almost anything is better than vacancy.
The City of Detroit is looking for developers to revitalize dozens of vacant school buildings following years of demands by residents that something be done with the properties.
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Detroit schools found a way to attract teachers: Pay them more
Detroit schools were once a tough sell. But by boosting starting pay above $50,000 and offering $15,000 bonuses for special education teachers, the city is attracting educators even during a statewide teacher shortage.
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Learning from home without a place to study? These Detroit students built 62 solutions.
Students in Detroit have spent much of the year learning virtually from home. As if that arrangement weren’t challenging enough, many of those children lacked a space of their own to focus on video classes and complete homework. That’s one reason educators say the academic toll of the pandemic has been especially harsh for students from low-income families.