Teachers have some of the most difficult, least appreciated jobs in the country. And while they're certainly underpaid, there's a number of other ways the city of Detroit, the school system, and the community can better support its teachers.
Jametta Lilly has extensive experience in parent support and social justice -- and she's bringing both to bear in her new role as CEO of the Detroit Parent Network.
Original manuscripts by Mark Twain and Laura Ingalls Wilder, George Washington's diary, and some of the earliest writing ever can be found in the special collections of the Detroit Public Library.
A combination of grass roots programming and improved access to fresh food in neighborhoods is helping change the way Detroit eats.
Many of Detroit's community development corporations, or CDCs, find themselves operating in different conditions today than when they were founded. Model D spoke with the leaders of three longstanding CDCs in different parts of the city to see how their work is evolving.
In honor of the Detroit Public Library's 150th anniversary, explore the wonders of Main Library, many of which are hidden in plain sight.
For 23 years, the national Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program has been working to help children and families access early childhood education in their own homes. Here in Detroit, Neighborhood Services Organization provides the program to families on the east and west sides of the city.
At Clark Park, sports leagues, summer camps, senior activities, and children's story hour, among many other activities, draw people of all ages and create opportunities for people to meet across generational and neighborhood lines.
In Detroit, aging "gray" infrastructure poses challenges to the environment, but plenty of opportunity exists to develop green infrastructure that can heal it.
John Corvino is a professor of philosophy at Wayne State University and a marriage equality advocate who's willing to debate the most vocal opponents of gay marriage publicly.
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