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The board has 30 days to select a new member to fill the seat left open after the death of Iris Taylor.
Aug 14, 2026
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A recent Brookings Institution analysis contradicts conventional wisdom around school spending in the U.S.
Aug 12, 2026
Parents and advocates say excluding young kids from preschool programs has taken a toll on their learning and development.
Aug 10, 2026
Also, see the final unofficial results of the DPSCD operating millage proposal.
Aug 7, 2026
Also, see how the Detroit school district responded to a content creator's critical videos.
Aug 5, 2026
Events planned this month will give away free backpacks and supplies, include fun activities, and more.
Aug 3, 2026
Also, some members of the Detroit school board are rethinking demolition of four closed school buildings.
Jul 31, 2026
When teachers lack confidence in math, their students fall behind, a new study shows
Jul 29, 2026
Critics say the new directive severs guardrails that protect students from discrimination.
Jul 27, 2026
Also, 35 people are running for five seats on the Detroit school board.
Jul 24, 2026
The exit of the Detroit school board chair and vice chair from the race could create a major shake-up in the governing body's future direction.
Jul 22, 2026
In one poll, parents ranked test scores as the least important measure among several for judging their children’s success in school.
Jul 20, 2026
Digital testing has had the unintended consequence of promoting tech-powered instruction.
Jul 17, 2026
Advocates, teachers, and students canvassing must explain that Proposal S will not create a new tax. Plus, the DPSCD board approves a new teachers union contract.
Jul 15, 2026
The item on the ballot would generate more than $100 million in revenue and help pay for everything from teacher salaries to classroom supplies.
Jul 13, 2026
Displaying a motivational sign outside of the 32 that have been approved in Romeo Community Schools could require four layers of review.
Jul 10, 2026
Records obtained by Chalkbeat show some districts have quietly agreed to exclude undocumented students from certain federally funded CTE programs.
Jul 8, 2026
Also in the news for Detroit parents: Check out the DPSCD's calendar for the 2026-27 school year.
Jul 6, 2026
The Michigan Court of Appeals sided with the state in DPSCD's lawsuit over using operating tax revenue. The district also released a new report on underutilized schools with high costs.
Jul 1, 2026
Students who receive services from DPSCD’s 10 Health Hubs had better daily attendance than those who didn’t in 2024-25, according to the district.
Jun 29, 2026
The new contract would include performance bonuses for attendance agents, higher maximum teacher salaries, and requirements around how many students with autism can be placed in general education homerooms.
Jun 26, 2026
Help guide our coverage of the governor's race by letting us know which issues matter the most to you.
Jun 24, 2026
Districts being investigated include Ann Arbor Public Schools, Chippewa Valley Schools, and Monroe Public Schools.
Jun 22, 2026
DPSCD's budget for next school year keeps staffing and programming that administrators say have improved attendance and academic performance.
Jun 17, 2026
The Treasury Department position contradicts comments Education Secretary Linda McMahon made recently.
Jun 15, 2026
