The restructuring aimed to ensure every special education classroom was fully staffed and reduce travel time for families. But a year since DPSCD redesigned its special education department, reactions to the changes have been mixed.
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Back to school in Michigan: 5 things parents need to know
The 2026-27 school year begins Aug. 24 in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and many others across Michigan.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Housing
Are you behind on your property taxes? A Wayne County relief program is back.
The deadline to apply for a property tax exemption to qualify for reduced taxes is Nov. 6.
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Detroit school board appoints 25-year-old youth advocate as its newest member
Jeremiah Steen is a community growth fellow at the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan. He hopes to continue his work on workforce development on the DPSCD board.
Posted inElection 2026, Michigan Government
Fact check: Would ‘money out of politics’ proposal stifle free speech?
Would ballot campaign to ban large utilities like DTE from making political donations suppress free speech protected by the First Amendment, as critics claim? Here are the facts.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Jobs & Economic Development
Residents challenge timeline, vision at first Renaissance Center benefits meeting
Residents, advocates and other stakeholders weighed in Tuesday with concerns over the project scope and timeline and the need for transit, equitable housing and opportunities for Black-owned businesses.
Posted inArts & Culture, Election 2026, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit museums to ask Wayne, Oakland voters to back 10-year millage
The Detroit Historical Society and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Tuesday launched the “Yes to Our Story” campaign, a proposal seeking a 10-year, 0.2 mill levy in Wayne and Oakland counties.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Jobs & Economic Development
Renaissance Center redevelopment plan is making its official debut
General Motors and Dan Gilbert’s real estate firm Bedrock, who have teamed up for the development project, are scheduled to present their plan for remaking the iconic 1970s complex Aug. 18 during the first meeting of what is expected to be a months-long Community Benefits process.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit’s riverfront safety law increased inspections. Now comes a push for transparency.
Detroit’s waterfront watchdog law is working, but advocates say the public can’t see how.
Posted inEnvironment
Arboretum Detroit’s green oasis in Poletown East offers vision for reforesting city
The greening of Poletown East reflects a broader conversation unfolding across Detroit.