Though the district is still behind statewide averages, it has shown consistent improvement over the course of 11 years.
State Superintendent Michael Rice said the Michigan Legislature must provide children with lower class sizes in high poverty K-3 classrooms, more in-person instructional time, and funding for more research-based early literacy materials.
The selection of Glenn Maleyko as the next state superintendent in Michigan is pending contract negotiations. He is expected to begin the job by Oct. 4.
Though the district is still behind statewide averages, it has shown consistent improvement over the course of 11 years.
State Superintendent Michael Rice said the Michigan Legislature must provide children with lower class sizes in high poverty K-3 classrooms, more in-person instructional time, and funding for more research-based early literacy materials.
The selection of Glenn Maleyko as the next state superintendent in Michigan is pending contract negotiations. He is expected to begin the job by Oct. 4.
A state budget impasse clouded the first day of school in Michigan as students returned to class but lawmakers have failed to pass a budget to determine how schools will be funded.
Budget uncertainty has school leaders worried about finances.
The State Board of Education will interview the finalists the week of Aug. 25.
The district increased canvassing and held more events this summer. It is also focused on improving parent engagement.
The State Board of Education expects to select finalists Tuesday afternoon.
The Dr. Ossian Sweet Memorial Park features wooden planters filled with lavender, installations detailing the history of Sweet and his family, and 11 memorial trees to honor the people who were in the house during the 1925 attack.
The closure of Focus: HOPE’s Head Start programming will affect 300 children and 75 employees.
Detroit school board member Sherry Gay-Dagnogo was one of the candidates for the state superintendent position, but she didn’t make it to the interview process.
Most of the events are handing out a limited amount of free school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.
Michigan lawmakers are more than a month past a deadline to adopt a state budget, creating uncertainty for school officials.
Advocates say the change will allow community groups to expand their youth violence prevention programs in Detroit schools.
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Detroit’s public schools are split between the Detroit Public Schools Community District and dozens of charter schools
Candidates also discussed the need to give Detroit students access to jobs, internships, and career education.
The Rev. Steven Bland Jr. wants to use his community connections and experience in advocacy in his new role on the board.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this year called for restrictions on cellphone use in schools
Bland said he does community outreach to improve chronic absenteeism through his church. He hopes to continue that work on the board.
The new member will be selected by the board based on their interviews and other application materials.
Traci Ricks withdrew her candidacy Wednesday, a day before she was scheduled to be interviewed by the board.
The candidates include two who ran for the board last year.
The interviews will be held during four public meetings next week.
The changes to the Detroit school district’s special education department will mean some students will be transferred to different schools for the coming school year.
Some Detroit youth say they avoid large gatherings of young people because they fear fights will break out.
The Detroit school district surveyed high school students to get their thoughts on how to reduce chronic absenteeism.
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Crime rates suggest Detroit is a safer place. But recent incidents, such as the fatal shooting of two youths in a Detroit park, contribute to safety concerns among young people.
The board will vote to choose a new member on July 28.
The Detroit school board is now seeking applicants interested in serving out the remainder of Angelique Peterson-Mayberry’s term.