Detroit

Detroit science teacher named one of Michigan's best

DPSCD Teacher Shirley Brezzell was named the 2026 Elementary School Science Teacher of the year.

Apr 15, 2026

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Report: Many Metro Detroit families want their kids in after-school programs but don’t have access

Research shows out-of-school programs can improve school day attendance, student behavior, and academic outcomes. Families in southeast Michigan want to see more opportunities.

Apr 13, 2026

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Free bus fare for students prompts discussion on whether Detroit has enough welcoming spaces for youth

A week after the Detroit City Council approved free bus fare for students, member Gabriela Santiago-Romero raised concerns about whether the city’s core is welcoming enough.

Apr 10, 2026

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When this teacher ditched screens, class got harder.

Dylan Kane says losing ed-tech made his seventh-grade math class less convenient for everyone — but with payoffs.

Apr 8, 2026

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Detroit school district begins to weigh options for the end of $94.4 million literacy lawsuit settlement

The $94.4 million settlement DPSCD got from Michigan will run out by the end of next school year. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti wants to keep the hundreds of reading interventionists hired with the funds.

Apr 6, 2026

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The Detroit school district’s latest tactic to boost enrollment: student influencers

The plan is part of an ongoing effort to get more students to attend Detroit schools as it competes with charters and suburban districts. In total, the district aims to spend $1.4 million to market to prospective students and families.

Apr 3, 2026

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Detroit students to be able to ride city buses for free starting Wednesday

To ride for free, students will need to show their school ID card

Apr 1, 2026

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Will banning screens solve this Michigan school's reading crisis?

A conversation about how little teachers read to students sparked the ban on digital devices.

Mar 30, 2026

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