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Good morning, this is Hannah with Chalkbeat Detroit.

In the headlines today, Lori Higgins reports the Detroit school board is on track to approve a budget for the next school year that increases pay for all employees, expands initiatives aimed at reducing chronic absenteeism, hires more counselors, and increases funding for teacher supplies so families aren’t expected to contribute.

Other highlights from the Detroit Public Schools Community District’s FY27 budget proposal include expanding the yellow bus service pilot program for two additional high schools, offering a perfect attendance incentive for middle schoolers, and hiring more high school counselors.

You’ll find that story and more below.

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Proposed Detroit district budget prioritizes pay boosts, but Vitti warns of uncertainty ahead

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