Little Michiganders need more investment in early interventions
Michigan legislature’s FY 2027 state budget includes a much needed $1.45 million increase for Early On.
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Coverage of schools from kindergarten through higher education, including trade and online classes. Stories on pre-k classes and other childcare also are included.
Latest in Education
How Michigan’s #1-Ranked Free Pre-K Program Is Closing Detroit’s Kindergarten Gap
DPSCD's Great Start Readiness Program is giving Detroit's youngest learners a head start by preparing them for kindergarten through high-quality, play-based education and skill development.
With Support from DPSCD’s ‘Exceptional Student Education’ Program, One Cass Tech Sophomore Is Redefining What It Means to Thrive
A talented musician, student-athlete, and honor student, Zaraiyah Bell is proving that determination – not disability – defines what's possible.
Detroit’s Next Chapter isn’t just Development: DPSCD Students Secure $279 Million in Scholarships
Detroit Public Schools Community District students are proving that talent, hard work, and determination open doors. Together, the Class of 2026 has near 300 million in scholarship dollars, creating pathways to colleges and universities across the country.
Detroit Defies America’s Reading Recession: Inside the Quiet Comeback of DPSCD
DPSCD has been named a national “Success Story” for sustained post-pandemic progress.
Navigating autism now more difficult for Michiganders
Autism Alliance of Michigan has laid off 75% of staff due to unexpected state funding cut.
Detroit Student Takes Flight: How DPSCD’s Davis Aerospace Is Turning Dreams Into Careers
This year, Herbert Anderson became Davis Aerospace Technical High School's first student to complete a solo flight since 2015.
Detroit schools are making real gains in reading and math: 4 strategies that are working
The city’s schools are making progress faster than peer districts, but that progress could be fragile.
Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience
Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.
Southwest Detroit robotics team advances to world championship in Houston
A Southwest Detroit robotics team is heading to the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Championship after earning top honors at a regional competition. Team 5577 will represent their community in Houston, TX.
How Michigan’s #1-Ranked Free Pre-K Program Is Closing Detroit’s Kindergarten Gap
DPSCD's Great Start Readiness Program is giving Detroit's youngest learners a head start by preparing them for kindergarten through high-quality, play-based education and skill development.
With Support from DPSCD’s ‘Exceptional Student Education’ Program, One Cass Tech Sophomore Is Redefining What It Means to Thrive
A talented musician, student-athlete, and honor student, Zaraiyah Bell is proving that determination – not disability – defines what's possible.
Detroit’s Next Chapter isn’t just Development: DPSCD Students Secure $279 Million in Scholarships
Detroit Public Schools Community District students are proving that talent, hard work, and determination open doors. Together, the Class of 2026 has near 300 million in scholarship dollars, creating pathways to colleges and universities across the country.
Detroit Defies America’s Reading Recession: Inside the Quiet Comeback of DPSCD
DPSCD has been named a national “Success Story” for sustained post-pandemic progress.
Navigating autism now more difficult for Michiganders
Autism Alliance of Michigan has laid off 75% of staff due to unexpected state funding cut.
Detroit Student Takes Flight: How DPSCD’s Davis Aerospace Is Turning Dreams Into Careers
This year, Herbert Anderson became Davis Aerospace Technical High School's first student to complete a solo flight since 2015.
Detroit schools are making real gains in reading and math: 4 strategies that are working
The city’s schools are making progress faster than peer districts, but that progress could be fragile.
Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience
Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.
Southwest Detroit robotics team advances to world championship in Houston
A Southwest Detroit robotics team is heading to the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Championship after earning top honors at a regional competition. Team 5577 will represent their community in Houston, TX.
