Detroit Evening Report: Detroit schools explore new ways to combat absenteeism
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is considering paying parents, giving away bikes, and providing gas cards for carpools in an effort...
Detroit Evening Report: Ali Abazeed appointed Detroit Chief Public Health Officer
Mayor Mary Sheffield has hired Dearborn’s former Chief Public Health Officer to fulfill the same role in Detroit. Ali Abazeed is credited...
Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield appoints Winnie Liao as new chief operating officer
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced that Winnie Liao will be taking over as the new chief operating officer of Detroit today. ...
The Metro: A lifetime of fighting for Detroit’s children, now carved in brick and stone
For more than half a century, Helen “Mother” Moore has been a familiar sight at Detroit school board meetings, whether...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State’s plan to increase local enrollment
Wayne State University launched the Warriors on the Rise program last month, which will offer guaranteed enrollment to qualified high...
The Metro: Detroit public schools write the next page of literacy recovery
Detroit’s schools are still recovering from the deep wounds of systemic neglect. Redlining, segregation, and a crash in city revenue...
Detroit Evening Report: Interviews underway to fill vacant Detroit school board seat
Detroit’s public schools board is interviewing candidates for its vacant seat this week. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on...
The Metro: More than 700 Detroit students ready to showcase artistry on Fox Theatre stage
Detroit Public School Community District is hosting its 56th annual "Evening of Fine Arts" at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday,...
The Metro: Detroit public schools have higher than average teacher retention rates, report finds
Good teachers can be hard to find and even harder to keep, especially in districts with limited funding and high...
Detroit Public Schools launching new Computer Science Education program
A new Computer Science Education initiative was launched with the Detroit Public School Community District this week that aims to...
Detroit Evening Report, Aug. 11, 2022: Judge declares mistrial in dispute over liability in Flint Water Crisis
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know.A judge has declared...
Detroit Evening Report: May 19, 2022: DPSCD to spend $700 million for new schools and renovations
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. The Detroit...