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  I’d like to thank the Dripping In Black podcast for allowing me to share the important work of the DPS Foundation.

Saluting our scholars! The DPS Foundation awarded scholarships to 52 hardworking, deserving DPSCD graduates. A special thanks to our donors for their attendance and unwavering support, making possible awards from

DPSCD Summer Programming! Summer Programming is scheduled at 44 DPSCD schools (28, K-8; 15, 9-12; and 6 Exception Student Education Center sites) offering families and students (currently enrolled and new

Since 2016, the Detroit Children’s Museum’s (DCM) has been very involved in DPSCD’s Little Free Library Program securing donations of high-quality books (175,000) and maintaining the libraries at each of

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The inspirational song hit the airwaves April 16th and mask proceeds will be donated to the DPS Foundation to benefit our students. DETROIT, Mich. (April 16, 2021)

As COVID-19 hit our Detroit community, we’ve been able to lean on one of our valuable partners to help us get through it together. The current economic and health crisis

2nd Annual Golf Outing at TPC Michigan – June 21, 2021!  Save the date and join us!  Sponsorships needed.  This has been an unimaginable year for our students, their families

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence was raised by her grandparents on Detroit’s northeast side. She attended Courville Elementary and Nolan Middle schools, graduating from Pershing High School.  Congresswoman Lawrence says she treasures

This month, for Women’s History Month, the DPS Foundation has highlighted accomplished alumnae of the Detroit Public Schools/Community District. All of these women are making a difference in the lives

Today we celebrate Shantalea Johns, Ed.D, LMSW as part of our DPS Proud – Women’s History Month series. Dr. Johns is currently Director, Office of Continuing and Interprofessional Education at

Today is International Women’s Day…the perfect day to lift up Detroit Public Schools’ women who have made a difference! Today we are celebrating our own – DPS alumnae Karinda L.

As we reflect on Mental Health Month (May), the DPS Foundation would like to highlight some of the mental health programs soon to be implemented in Detroit Public Schools Community

Some people might ask “what makes Cass Tech better than any other DPS High School?” Well as a current junior at Cass Tech I should be able to provide you

Most teen and young adults are influenced by technology. Technology is a great thing in today’s society. It makes everything at least 10x’s faster than doing it by hand or

[column type=”1/4″] [/column] [column type=”3/4″ last=”true”] The very best part of my day happens every morning at 8 AM when I drop my son Sydney off at school.  Sydney is

[column type=”1/3″] [/column] [column type=”2/3″ last=”true”]   I attended john Marshall Elementary, Nolan Middle School and Pershing High School.  I received all of my education until I went to college

[column type=”1/3″][/column] [column type=”2/3″ last=”true”] Eva Garza DeWaelsche is a life-long Detroit and graduate of DPS’ Western High School. At age 16, while still in high school, Eva began working

[column type=”1/3″] [/column] [column type=”2/3″ last=”true”] For me, it was Mr. Randall E. Raymond. During my sophomore year at Cass Technical High School, Mr. Raymond shared with our class that

[column type=”1/4″] [/column] [column type=”3/4″ last=”true”] I attended Greenfield Park Elementary until my family moved and then I transferred to Greenfield Union in the fifth grade.  At that time, Greenfield

[column type=”1/4″] [/column] [column type=”3/4″ last=”true”] You have to see the surprised look in someone’s face when I explain that Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day.  I go

“Since feeling is first”…the poet writes… “who pays any attention/ to the syntax of things/ will never wholly kiss you.” (e. e. cummings) Or, alternately, “A little Madness in the

[column type=”1/3″]  [/column] [column type=”2/3″ last=”true”]   My name is Audley “Kano” Smith and I am a proud product of the Detroit Public Schools System! I entered Longfellow Elementary School

[success_box] “A monk once asked Zen Master Yun-men, “What is the essence of the Supreme Teaching?” Yun-men said “When the spring comes the grass grows by itself.” *[/success_box] With the coming

[column type=”1/4″] [/column] [column type=”3/4″ last=”true”] I attended McDowell Elementary, Beaubien Junior High and Cass Tech.  I remember being very proud about attending these schools, because they were known for

March is the month when we focus on the amazing women who have helped to shape our culture and our society. We celebrate and applaud those who have accomplished extraordinary

I went to Schulze elementary and Mumford and loved them both and remember being very proud that’s where I went to school. As a kid, I always thought I would

[image_lightbox url=”/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Toni-Smith-e1389636191804.jpg” title=”Toni Smith” align=”right”][/image_lightbox]The ending of one year and the beginning of the next stirs in me the desire for deeper reflection.  Like the character in “A Christmas Carole,” 

[image_lightbox url=”/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Photo-Penny-Bailer-MLK-Day-2008-red-jacket.jpg” title=”Penny Bailer – City Year Detroit” align=”left”][/image_lightbox]What a joy it is to know that there IS a “DPS Foundation” working to raise badly needed funds for our Detroit

[image_lightbox url=”/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Saul-Green-headshot.jpg” title=”Saul Green” align=”left”][/image_lightbox]As a Detroit Public Schools student I walked to Brady and Winterhalter Elementary Schools and rode the bus to Tappan Junior High School and Mackenzie High

[image_lightbox url=”/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ronald-hall-sr.jpg” title=”Ronald Hall, Sr.” align=”right”][/image_lightbox]Ronald Hall, Sr. serves as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bridgewater Interiors in Detroit, Michigan. In addition, Mr. Hall is the President/CEO of

When I think back to the influence Detroit Public Schools had on me, I think of the foundation and appreciation of higher education that was instilled in me as far

Music education is critical to the success of every child.  That is our belief at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra – all children deserve the opportunity have music as part of

When I learned of the work of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, it made me think of my own experiences as a DPS student. My years of education are best

  [image_lightbox url=”/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Price-Low-Res.jpg” title=”Dr. Glenda Price” align=”left”][/image_lightbox]Welcome to the new academic year. The beginning of each school year offers many hopes, great opportunities, much promise, and new approaches to the

[image_lightbox url=”/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Jack-Martin-Photo-Hi-Res-FINAL.jpg” title=”Jack Martin” align=”left”][/image_lightbox]Detroit Public Schools need the support of the Detroit community now more than ever before. In fact, I believe the future of the district depends on

[image_lightbox url=”/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/pic-for-article2.jpg” title=”Gregory Pondexter” align=”left”][/image_lightbox]I now see education in Detroit from a different perspective.  I recently moved back to the Detroit area to practice dentistry, which is what  I dreamed

[image_lightbox url=”/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tyra-Webb-Selfie.jpg” title=”Tyra Webb” align=”left”][/image_lightbox]This summer, I’m gaining an experience that I know will not only help me succeed after high school but will also provide me with perspective that

A lot of students take the mandatory classes for their education but not necessarily what they are talented to do. Fortunately my experience at Cass Tech – proud alumna, Class

One of the happiest periods of the school year occurs in the late spring and early summer. Students, teachers, and parents enjoy this season of award ceremonies and graduation exercises.

Today, I’m a lawyer and a Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel for Oakland County. But as an 8th grader, I needed some extra help to make sure I had an opportunity