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Coverage of DPSCD in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 3 · 20:07 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 17:04 UTC
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Detroit Public School Community Districtorganization2Nikolai Vittiperson2Proposal Stopic1Detroit Public Schoolsorganization1Lansing lawmakersorganization1DPSorganization1Iris Taylorperson1Detroit Public Schools Community Districtorganization1Sherry Gay-Dagnogoperson1LaTrice McClendonperson1Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffieldperson1Detroit Medical Centerorganization1Nikoali Vittiperson1chronic absenteeismtopic1Visa gift cardstopic1Pershing High Schoolorganization1
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  • POLITICSAug 3 · 17:04 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Detroit schools want voters to approve Proposal S: Here’s why

    Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) seeks voter approval for Proposal S to fund teacher salaries, textbooks, and student programming by redirecting property taxes currently used to pay DPS debt. The proposal aims to sustain DPSCD after state funding ends, as DPS previously mismanaged funds, leading to debt that DPSCD now addresses.

  • HEALTHJul 31 · 00:41 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    Iris Taylor, leader in Detroit health care, DPSCD board member, dies at 74

    Iris Taylor, a leader in Detroit healthcare and DPSCD board member, died at 74. She recently filed to run for a school board term and was known for her work in education and healthcare, including roles as treasurer for the DPSCD board and nursing director for the City of Detroit.

  • BUSINESSJun 3 · 20:07 UTCCHALKBEAT
    Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

    Nearly 84% of Detroit Public School Community District high schoolers received $100 Visa gift cards for perfect attendance in five-day cycles from January 5 to March 20. Chronic absenteeism decreased by 10 percentage points this year compared to 2023-24, with the rate dropping to 54% by April. The program, aimed at reducing absenteeism, saw broader participation in neighborhood schools this year compared to application or exam schools.