Critics of the scholarships have said they are no different than giving parents publicly funded vouchers to send their kids to private school.
Education
Posted inEducation
Detroit district: Yellow bus pilot improved attendance for Henry Ford High School students
DPSCD administrators said Henry Ford students who rode the bus frequently significantly reduced their chronic absenteeism this school year. The same was not true for East English Village, where more students live farther from their school.
Posted inEducation
Is your student’s school closing? We want to hear from you!
If you have a student going to one of these schools, please take this brief survey and share your information with us so reporters from Chalkbeat or Bridge can reach out to talk to you!
Posted inEducation, Michigan Government
Lawsuit filed on behalf of DPSCD students seeks equitable funding for the district
The lawsuit seeks increased funding for DPSCD and an elimination of debt incurred during years of state control and oversight.
Posted inEducation, Jobs & Economic Development
More Michigan students pursue trades, but access disparities persist
Career and technical education is growing across Michigan as more complete programs tied to in-demand skilled trades. Access differs by district, however, and some are asking voters to approve related bonds this week.
Posted inArts & Culture, Education
DPSCD students to grace Fox Theatre stage for ‘Evening of Fine Arts’
The Detroit Public Schools Community District’s 57th annual An Evening of Fine Arts will feature around 760 students in 27 performances, ranging from jazz and marching bands and orchestras to choirs, dance groups, and a preview from the musical “Once on This Island.”
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
DPCSD: Savings from mayor’s free student bus passes could fund after-school programs at three sites
Mayor Mary Sheffield asked DPSCD to use the funds it would no longer spend on student bus passes to expand out-of-school programs. The district’s board will have the final say.
Posted inEducation
Detroit district says it will not renew Barack Obama Leadership Academy’s charter despite protests
DPSCD officials have criticized the school’s academic results and financial track record. The charter school educates 300 students and is seeking a new authorizer to stay open.
Posted inEducation
Michigan community colleges boost virtual, in-person mental health services
Virtual mental health services are among the resources that are being offered to community college students in an effort with the business and philanthropic community to increase student success.
Posted inEducation
As Michigan lawmakers push their ideas for funding schools, district leaders urge inflationary increases
School funding proposals could get weighed down on whether to provide consistent increases for the most at-risk students.