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Good morning, this is Hannah with Chalkbeat Detroit.
I spent an afternoon last week following students, teachers, parents, and advocates as they canvassed Corktown voters to garner support for Proposal S.
The measure on the Aug. 4 primary ballot would authorize an operating millage — a tax levy on businesses and rental property owners — for the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Chalkbeat has made a concerted effort this year to explain the nuts and bolts of the millage proposal and its complex history to our readers. DPSCD even hired a public affairs firm for $1.4 million to educate the public about it. So, I was interested to see how DPSCD students are explaining it to voters. Read the full story to find out.
Also in the headlines, Micah Walker reports the DPSCD board approved a new two-year contract for teachers Tuesday that increases their salaries, includes new language on AI use, and gives more money for teachers to participate in professional development.
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Detroit students canvass to ask voters to support Proposal S
The advocates, teachers, and students volunteering to canvass must explain Proposal S will not create a new tax. They also want voters to know what’s at stake if it fails.
DPSCD board approves new teacher contract that includes pay raises, AI policy
The Detroit Public Schools Community District board gave final approval to a two-year contract with members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, which includes teachers and other education staff in the district.
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What We’re Reading
Michigan adds statewide AI guidance for K-12 schools, Michigan Public
We'll all be doomed if children stop reading, Detroit Free Press (Paywall, Opinion)
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