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Scores of scores

Detroit
April 4, 2018

The new state school scoring index is here. See how Detroit schools stacked up.

A new 0-100 state scoring system appears to be a fairer measure of how schools are doing, but…

being heard

Detroit
March 13, 2018

Joining national gun protest, Detroit students plan a two-mile march, speeches in three languages, and somber memorials

Vitti told students that the district would provide extra security to schools planning walkouts as well as transportation for students who want to participate in another school’s event.

What do you think?

Detroit
January 22, 2018

Detroiters react with praise — and fury — as district changes how it will decide who gets into Cass Tech and Renaissance

The news turned into one of the most talked about stories on our site this year — and readers’ reactions ran the gamut.
Detroit
January 19, 2018

Week in review: A test and a prayer for Detroit schools

A longstanding tradition is changing as Detroit overhauls the way students are admitted to the city’s elite high…

getting in

Detroit
January 18, 2018

Detroit district moves beyond test scores for admittance to elite high schools like Cass Tech and Renaissance

An admissions team will use a score card that gives students points in various categories including test scores, grades and essays.
Detroit
January 5, 2018

Week in Review: The Detroit story dubbed a ‘Tale From the Public School Crypt’

Happy New Year, Chalkbeat Detroit readers! It was a quiet week for education news as many city schools remained closed for winter break…

Detroit Story Booth

Detroit
July 19, 2017

This Detroit educator used a sense of community and mentorship to help a student through a personal tragedy

Wright told her Detroit school story as part of Chalkbeat's Story Booth series, which began last spring with our storytelling launch event at the Charles H. Wright Museum.

Art start

Detroit
June 27, 2017

Nearly half of Detroit schools offered no music or art last year. Next year could be different.

Nearly half of Detroit district schools offer no music or art but new funds mean 30-45 schools could get new programs next year.

to do list

Detroit
June 13, 2017

More teachers, less testing top to-do list for Detroit schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti

Top priorities include hiring teachers, cutting down on testing and replacing contractors with employees.

Up and down

Detroit
March 13, 2017

How changes to Michigan’s school ranking system hurt Cass Tech — and helped the DeVos family charter school

Testing experts say the dramatic swings say more about a rating system that’s been in turmoil in recent years than it does about individual schools.