Detroit Cody, Ferris State alum was lead official at Super Bowl LX

Usually, the best officials are the ones you don't notice in games - but Shawn Smith defies that description, although not for any controversial calls Sunday.

Detroit teacher charged with soliciting minor for sex in Ohio

Detroit Public Schools Community District released a statement saying Suder was placed on administrative leave.

DPSCD's 'Summer on the Block' provides fun, resources for parents, children

The Thirkell Food and Flower Garden is all about nature and nurture and growth – just like the school and the students here and on this day’s the perfect place for "Summer on the Block."

Detroit teenager pepper-sprayed at school

The 13-year-old was in school when he got in an altercation with another student. The paraprofessional in the class then used pepper spray on him.

Detroit public school students learn dance from Alvin Ailey Dance Theater

These workshops in schools help continue Ailey’s legacy and provide students with a ticket to an upcoming dance theater's performance at Detroit opera.

Detroit high school students to be paid for perfect attendance

Teens with perfect attendance are being paid $200 every other week to combat absenteeism which is a huge problem.

Detroit Public Schools students hospitalized after eating edibles

Detroit students receive a real-life lesson on the dangers of drugs. Several students at a DPSCD high school get sick after ingesting edible marijuana.

DPSCD students hospitalized after eating edible pot
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It happened on Wednesday here at Midtown Crockett High School in Detroit. A group of students took some edibles?four had to go to the hospital, three were taken home by their parents.

Detroit schools are adding washers and dryers to help fight absenteeism

Detroit Public Schools Community District is battling absenteeism one laundry load at a time. Washers and dryers are being installed at each of their schools to help keep kids in the classroom.

Detroit public schools receive $60K donation from Pistons' Cade Cunningham

The donation will even help to establish “Cades Care Closets" at the Health Hubs, which will provide toiletries and snacks to students throughout the year.

DPSCD Superintendent highlights student improvement in Detroit schools

During his State of the Schools address, DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti expressed that students are making advancements in literacy and test scores. However, there is still a lot of work to be done.