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I’ve neglected posting lately (it’s been a busy couple of months). So, here are some Detroit education stories you may have missed:
The district is proposing a new charter contract that will require its enrollment to be no more than 20% DPSCD students. The proposal sparked a board discussion around its philosophy on charters.
A state judge has ruled against the Detroit school district in its fight with the Michigan Department of Treasury over collecting operating tax revenue.
Story from @hannahdellinger.bsky.social w/ @chalkbeat.org
More financial incentives, gas cards, and stronger early pick-up policies may be in the Detroit school district’s future as part of ongoing efforts to improve attendance.
Story from @hannahdellinger.bsky.social w/ @chalkbeat.org
A common refrain from opponents of anti-ICE protests: Students should be in school, learning. Teachers unions argue that educators want to be in the classroom, but they also believe the pushback they’re seeing is fueled by political ire, not a concern for education.
www.chalkbeat.org/2026/02/18/s...
Inbox: The Michigan Senate Civil Rights Committee will have a hearing for a proposal to prohibit immigration enforcement at sensitive locations, including schools, on Thursday.
Mayor Mary Sheffield made Pershing High School the first stop after her public swearing-in ceremony on Friday. The stop reflected her campaign promise to focus her term on initiatives that will improve the lives of young people.
From @hannahdellinger.bsky.social w/ @chalkbeat.org
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As four students seeking asylum in the U.S. remained in federal immigration custody Tuesday night, dozens of community members asked Detroit school officials to do more to protect newcomers.
ICYMI: The Detroit school district began offering yellow bus service to students at two high schools this year in an effort to improve attendance. But three months into the school year, few students are hopping on the buses.
Parents, students, and advocates have long called on the Detroit district to provide better instruction for English learners.
Will the district’s literacy lawsuit funds pay off for newcomers?
The Detroit school district’s board voted this week to share privileged information with the state if a mass casualty event occurs in order to receive $7.2 million in state funding – a move many other Michigan school leaders are objecting to.
Dozens of community members asked the Detroit school district on Tuesday night to update its sanctuary policy and train all staff on how to interact with immigration enforcement.
Story from @hannahdellinger.bsky.social w/ @chalkbeat.org
Middle and high school students of color say Detroit Horse Power has given them opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have – gaining access to an equestrian world often dominated by white and wealthy riders – while learning social and emotional skills, such as empathy, confidence, and resilience.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon says she's leading the department's "final mission" to shut down. But @megomatz.bsky.social and I found it's more than that: Political appointees from ultraconservative groups are in power at ED now, and they hope to dismantle public schools.
Davis Aerospace students said the bikes helped them safely get to school by reducing the amount of time they had to walk or wait for buses. Others said the bikes gave them a new sense of independence, allowing them to get to after-school activities or jobs.
The numbers are crucial for determining how much state funding the Detroit Public Schools Community District will receive. The early data suggest that the district’s efforts to ramp up enrollment and reduce chronic absenteeism have paid off with incremental gains.
Among all of Michigan’s traditional public schools, 14 of the top 15 with the biggest drops in chronic absenteeism last year compared to pre-pandemic years were in the Detroit school district.
Detroit school district leaders expressed the need to protect federal assistance for schools serving students from low-income homes during a private meeting with Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday.
