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In a bustling gymnasium, Detroit students in uniforms listen attentively as the news banner reads, "250 Students Gifted - Detroit," with the CBS News Detroit logo. Excitement buzzes through the air like the anticipation before a Free Press Marathon race.

CBS News: Detroit Students Gear Up with New Running Shoes for Free Press Marathon

In the News / October 9, 2024

In an exciting new pilot program, 250 students from five Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) schools are stepping up their fitness game with brand new running shoes. The initiative, […]

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A modern laundry room with purple tiled backsplash, light wood cabinets, a white countertop, and new laundry machines. There are shirts hanging on a rod, laundry baskets below the counter, and a tissue box on top of the black front-loading washer and dryer.

CBS News: Detroit public schools combat chronic absenteeism with clean clothes

In the News / September 25, 2024

(CBS DETROIT) – Detroit Public Schools Community District is combating chronic absenteeism by helping students clean their clothes. It’s a new program that calls for the installation of washers and dryers

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Fox 2: Detroit schools are adding washers and dryers to help fight absenteeism

In the News / September 25, 2024

DETROIT (FOX 2) – 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

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A modern laundry room with purple tiled backsplash, light wood cabinets, a white countertop, and new laundry machines. There are shirts hanging on a rod, laundry baskets below the counter, and a tissue box on top of the black front-loading washer and dryer.

Local 4: Detroit public schools install new laundry machines to combat chronic absenteeism

In the News / September 23, 2024

Detroit Public Schools Community District is putting new washers and dryers in all its schools to increase attendance. The washers secured through a partnership with GE Appliances will serve multiple

Local 4: Detroit public schools install new laundry machines to combat chronic absenteeism Read More »

An award graphic with the title "Corp! Michigan Salute to Diversity Awards" at the top. Below, it says "2024 Diversity Champion Award Winner" with "Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation" logo at the bottom, featuring a sun over a skyline.

DPSCD Foundation Celebrated as Diversity Champion by Corp! Magazine 

Foundation News / September 19, 2024

The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Diversity Champion by Corp! Magazine. This prestigious award honors businesses, organizations,

DPSCD Foundation Celebrated as Diversity Champion by Corp! Magazine  Read More »

A modern front-loading washing machine is set against a tiled floor in what appears to be a laundry room. A large green industrial machine is visible in the background. The time and temperature are displayed in the bottom-right corner (5:18, 81 degrees). This setup could support the Detroit Public Schools' Laundry Initiative.

WXYZ Channel 7: Detroit Public Schools Launch Laundry Initiative to Boost Attendance

In the News / September 18, 2024

In an effort to address chronic absenteeism, the Detroit Public Schools Community District is rolling out laundry machines in all 108 of its schools. This $300,000 partnership with General Electric

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A woman in a suit is smiling and high-fiving a seated child in a blue dress, celebrating their participation in the Kids Marathon. In the background, people are gathered in a gym-like setting, with some trying on shoes for the Detroit Free Press event. The atmosphere is friendly and engaging.

Detroit Free Press: 250 kids to get shoes, registrations to new Kids Marathon

In the News / September 16, 2024

It Starts with Those Shoes Eric Guzmán Damon Porter looked into a crowd of 50 students inside the auditorium of Davison Elementary-Middle School on Thursday morning and had one question:

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A poster for the Detroit Free Press Marathon features the text "Empowering Our Students: One Step at a Time - Kids Marathon Shoe Fitting" over an image of runners' legs in motion. The background is blue with yellow and white text.

Empowering Our Students, One Step at a Time

Foundation News / September 15, 2024

Empowering Our Students, One Step at a Time: Recap of the Detroit Free Press Kids Marathon Shoe Fitting Event  At the heart of our mission is a commitment to ensuring

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CBS News Detroit: Celebrating the First Day of School

In the News / September 12, 2024

Celebrating the First Day of School 2024 at Fisher Magnet Upper Academy The excitement of the first day of school is always special, but this year, Fisher Magnet Upper Academy

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Fox 2: Detroit Public Schools Kicks Off the 2024 School Year with Excitement and Celebration

In the News / September 12, 2024

As the summer fades and a new school year begins, Detroit Public Schools (DPS) made sure the first day of school for 2024 was anything but ordinary. The district’s kickoff

Fox 2: Detroit Public Schools Kicks Off the 2024 School Year with Excitement and Celebration Read More »

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