Summer Solstice
[column type=”1/3″] [/column] [column type=”2/3″ last=”true”] Every month of the year has special days and unique significance. However in many ways June is a particularly special month. June brings us […]
Behind the Scenes at the DPS Foundation by Leslie Hicks
[column type=”1/3″] [/column] [column type=”2/3″ last=”true”] My name is Leslie Hicks, and I am a senior at Cranbrook Kingswood. As part of my senior project, I have had the opportunity
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Detroit Children’s Choir Singing in the Spring
The Detroit Public Schools Foundation was happy to sponsor the 9th Annual Spring Concert for the Detroit Children’s Choir on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Orchestra Hall. The Detroit
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Letter from the Leroy Richie, Board Chair
[column type=”1/4″] [/column] [column type=”3/4″ last=”true”] Dear Friends, In 2002 when a group of us committed to join forces in support of the Detroit Public Schools by forming an independent
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Help Us Send Three Young Men To The National Finals In Washington, D.C.
Three young men from the Douglas Academy for Young Men, Kaleb Oates, Bruce Johnson, and Michael Zellers won second place honors at the Michigan State History Day Competition. This placement
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Creating A Strong Financial Future
Life after high school can be overwhelming for graduating seniors, especially managing their finances. Thanks to generous support from Flagstar Bank, 127 of the district’s brightest students will be more
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A Dream Comes True For Four DPS Students
For the DPS Office of Literacy, reading and writing about the Italian Renaissance is a natural expectation for DPS students. To study the Renaissance era, and then have an opportunity
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May Day by Dr. Glenda Price
I love holidays. They are always an opportunity to celebrate, to sing and dance, and enjoy the company of those we know and love. When I was young, we all
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I Believe The Detroit Public Schools Matter by Cornell Batie, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Detroit Jazz Festival
[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
DPS Students Attend Shrine Circus
On March 20, 2015, Bennett, Chrysler and Pasteur Elementary attended the Shrine Circus as a reward for having the highest attendance on count day. The Shrine Circus was established in
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