The state four-year high school graduation rate for 2023 is up slightly from 2022. See how your school district did.
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How a task force says Detroit literacy lawsuit money should be spent
Group recommends a large chunk of $94.4 million in settlement funds go toward supporting first grade students as they move to second and third grades.
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Michigan Senate hears case for the ‘science of reading’ in early literacy curriculum
Supporters of the legislation, which would require schools to weave the “science of reading” into early literacy education, say it would help all students learn to read better.
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Michigan could be headed for more school closures as COVID aid dries up
A big question for school districts is whether closing schools will lead to bigger enrollment losses.
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Distributor strike limits food options for Detroit students
Truck drivers at US Foods, the main food distribution company for the Detroit Public Schools Community District, have been on strike this week.
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Student absences for mental health would be excused under Michigan bill
Supporters hope to use the attendance records to direct students to resources that can help them.
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Detroit community groups have a long record of attendance work
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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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.’