Detroit teenager pepper-sprayed at school
The 13-year-old was in school when he got in an altercation with another student. The paraprofessional in the class then used pepper spray on him.
Detroit public school students learn dance from Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
These workshops in schools help continue Ailey’s legacy and provide students with a ticket to an upcoming dance theater's performance at Detroit opera.
Detroit high school students to be paid for perfect attendance
Teens with perfect attendance are being paid $200 every other week to combat absenteeism which is a huge problem.
Why Detroit public schools reading scores are behind state levels and what DPSCD is doing to fix it
Detroit public schools have some of the lowest reading scores in the state but Superintendent Dr. Nikolas Vitti said the numbers don't tell the whole story.
Detroit Public Schools students hospitalized after eating edibles
Detroit students receive a real-life lesson on the dangers of drugs. Several students at a DPSCD high school get sick after ingesting edible marijuana.
DPSCD students hospitalized after eating edible pot
It happened on Wednesday here at Midtown Crockett High School in Detroit. A group of students took some edibles—four had to go to the hospital, three were taken home by their parents.
Detroit schools are adding washers and dryers to help fight absenteeism
Detroit Public Schools Community District is battling absenteeism one laundry load at a time. Washers and dryers are being installed at each of their schools to help keep kids in the classroom.
Detroit school principal suspended for violating district policy; some staffers don't want her back
According to a letter obtained from the president of the Detroit Federation of Teachers, she was allegedly described as an authoritarian or dictatorial leader.
Detroit schools plagued by marijuana edible problem, superintendent warns
Since the legalization of recreational weed, the number of instances involving weed gummies and vapes has exploded at DPSCD.
Detroit public schools receive $60K donation from Pistons' Cade Cunningham
The donation will even help to establish “Cades Care Closets" at the Health Hubs, which will provide toiletries and snacks to students throughout the year.
Detroit schools closed Tuesday due to freezing temperatures
Conditions will feel below freezing for a good chunk of the week in Southeast Michigan.
Parents pick up kids early after gunshot reports at Detroit school, former student arrested
One person was arrested for firing gunshots on the campus of Ralph W. Emerson Elementary-Middle School Wednesday morning.
DPSCD Superintendent highlights student improvement in Detroit schools
During his State of the Schools address, DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti expressed that students are making advancements in literacy and test scores. However, there is still a lot of work to be done.
Incoming Detroit elementary students treated to free backpacks, haircuts, and ice cream
School is almost here and kids were bouncing off the walls with excitement at the backpack giveaway Monday - or they just wanted the ice cream.
Detroit Federation of Teachers reaches tentative agreement with DPSCD
A special informational meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. to deliver the agreement to all members.
Detroit public schools' Back to School Expos helps prep families for fall
Other Back-to-School Expos on Saturday will take place at a number of DPSCD schools from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and throughout the month.
Detroit schools launch health hubs to combat absenteeism among students
With August around the corner, attention will return to both old and new issues facing the district.
Detroit schools kick off Kindergarten boot camp
It was a busy day at the Detroit Public Library where the school district welcomed its newest members.
Parents file lawsuit claiming Detroit school staff abused their children, some with special needs
Several parents have filed the lawsuit alleging abuse of power and a cover-up of child abuse, focusing on the Moses Field Elementary School.
High temperatures to close Detroit schools early for Friday
High temperatures mean Detroit schools will get out a few hours earlier again on Friday.