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Hi, I’m Lori Higgins for Chalkbeat Detroit, here with your morning roundup of education news.

Hannah has a story today about a proposal in the Detroit Public Schools Community District that would see the return of libraries in many schools across the district. Over the last two plus decades, libraries in the city school district have disappeared amidst declining enrollment, as officials sought to cut costs. Their return would be a significant development. You can read more here.

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Detroit school district proposes bringing libraries back to 89 schools

Detroit’s proposed $251 million spending plan includes $8.7 million to restore school libraries, along with funding for air conditioning and building upgrades.

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IPS school board candidates raise over $150,000 from political action committees

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NYC’s AI ban confusion: what’s allowed and what’s banned in city schools

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced restrictions on AI in NYC schools. Here's which education technology products were flagged and why some companies are pushing back.