After truancy rates hit 79% in Detroit schools last year, a plan to halt it is in place this fall
Public schools in Detroit report chronic absenteeism is not new for the district, but the pandemic made things worse.
Public schools in Detroit report chronic absenteeism is not new for the district, but the pandemic made things worse.
Dr. Jill Biden visits Detroit Public Schools Thursday
The first lady is highlighting ways that federal dollars are helping students still managing learning loss and mental health problems from the disrupted school schedules over the last two years.
The first lady is highlighting ways that federal dollars are helping students still managing learning loss and mental health problems from the disrupted school schedules over the last two years.
Dr. Jill Biden visiting Detroit public schools Thursday
The First Lady will be in Michigan to highlight the American Rescue Plan's benefits for kids over the summer, helping with learning loss and mental health that was impacted by the pandemic.
The First Lady will be in Michigan to highlight the American Rescue Plan's benefits for kids over the summer, helping with learning loss and mental health that was impacted by the pandemic.
'She just grabbed him': Detroit special needs student abused by teacher, parents want charges
A special needs student was abused by a teacher at his school after he dragged his water bottle across lockers in the hallway. He came home with scratches and scrapes and now that teacher is facing discipline while the principal is apologizing.
A special needs student was abused by a teacher at his school after he dragged his water bottle across lockers in the hallway. He came home with scratches and scrapes and now that teacher is facing discipline while the principal is apologizing.
Fifth-grader caught bringing gun to Detroit middle school
The school told parents via email and robo call that the student was removed from the school and that "appropriate disciplinary actions were taken." But there was no mention if the gun was loaded or not.
The school told parents via email and robo call that the student was removed from the school and that "appropriate disciplinary actions were taken." But there was no mention if the gun was loaded or not.
Shooting outside Detroit Pershing High School has staff worried for safety
“I sympathize (and) empathize with any parent who has a child here at Pershing High School and they're afraid for their safety," said teacher Christopher Kohler.
“I sympathize (and) empathize with any parent who has a child here at Pershing High School and they're afraid for their safety," said teacher Christopher Kohler.
Detroit schools dismiss students early due to heat; health tips to stay safe outdoors
Dr. Tisius says it may be 90 degrees outside, but it may feel closer to 110 degrees inside without air conditioning. The doctor says he’s already seen patients who are victims of the hot weather.
Dr. Tisius says it may be 90 degrees outside, but it may feel closer to 110 degrees inside without air conditioning. The doctor says he’s already seen patients who are victims of the hot weather.
Detroit teen student charged with possession of a weapon after bringing BB gun to Marygrove HS
The incident occurred the same day an 18-year-old killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.
The incident occurred the same day an 18-year-old killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.
Detroit schools gearing up for homecoming event honoring district alumni
From Big Sean to Chante Adams, a star-studded cast will be in attendance for the district's hall of fame gala next weekend.
From Big Sean to Chante Adams, a star-studded cast will be in attendance for the district's hall of fame gala next weekend.
Detroit public schools eye pre-Labor Day start to class next year
Long the unofficial start to the school year, districts have slowly backed away from using Labor Day as the final holiday before beginning class.
Long the unofficial start to the school year, districts have slowly backed away from using Labor Day as the final holiday before beginning class.
False alarm of threat outside Renaissance High School sparks security protocol review
he scare at Renaissance has students and parents hoping the school steps up security. Some students reported seeing a man on the roof of the parking garage with a gun Friday at the end of the school day.
he scare at Renaissance has students and parents hoping the school steps up security. Some students reported seeing a man on the roof of the parking garage with a gun Friday at the end of the school day.
Two students attacked by pit bulls at Detroit elementary school during recess, district says
Two students were attacked Thursday by two dogs during recess at a school on the city's west side.
Two students were attacked Thursday by two dogs during recess at a school on the city's west side.
$10M lawsuit filed by woman whose special needs son was physically restrained on school bus
She says that driver sat on, and struck her 6-year-old son Adriel, as he was heading home from Fisher Magnet Lower Academy in Detroit last December.
She says that driver sat on, and struck her 6-year-old son Adriel, as he was heading home from Fisher Magnet Lower Academy in Detroit last December.
Detroit schools see one-time opportunity to elevate district with $1.3 billion in pandemic relief
“This is the first time...I actually feel we have equitable funding,” said Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. Detroit received the highest rate of money per student among big districts at $25,000 per student.
“This is the first time...I actually feel we have equitable funding,” said Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. Detroit received the highest rate of money per student among big districts at $25,000 per student.
Veteran DPSCD officer who died after breaking up fight remembered for kindness
A friend of Officer Freddie Wilson says he had a rough few years, including the loss of his wife and relatives during a triple homicide on Lamont Street.
A friend of Officer Freddie Wilson says he had a rough few years, including the loss of his wife and relatives during a triple homicide on Lamont Street.
Fifth-grader shot in jaw by classmate with air gun in school
Kamauri’s mom says the first time she heard about the incident was from her child - not the school - which didn’t sit well with her.
Kamauri’s mom says the first time she heard about the incident was from her child - not the school - which didn’t sit well with her.
Student expelled from Detroit schools for bringing firearm to Mumford High School
Detroit school officials emphasized that the student was not targeting anyone and didn't plan on using it.
Detroit school officials emphasized that the student was not targeting anyone and didn't plan on using it.
Student stabbed family member at Detroit school, spokesperson says
According to a spokesperson from Detroit Public Schools, a student stabbed their father, a preliminary investigation found.
According to a spokesperson from Detroit Public Schools, a student stabbed their father, a preliminary investigation found.
Detroit schools restarting in-person learning after month-long absence; 92% of students permitted to return
“We know we will still have positive cases. However, the use of weekly testing will allow early and asymptomatic detection and prevent the spread of the virus,” read a note sent to parents.
“We know we will still have positive cases. However, the use of weekly testing will allow early and asymptomatic detection and prevent the spread of the virus,” read a note sent to parents.
DPSCD to expand Covid testing to staff and students, make vaccines available at school
"Online learning is not the best way to learn for our students," he said. "It’s really about pivoting and returning to in-person learning by January 24th and at the very latest, January 31st."
"Online learning is not the best way to learn for our students," he said. "It’s really about pivoting and returning to in-person learning by January 24th and at the very latest, January 31st."