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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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[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
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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
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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.
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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
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For Detroit to continue on its path back to greatness, we must establish a technology sector that will be sustainable for generations to come. To do that, it’s important business,
As a proud alumna of the Detroit Public Schools and graduate of Renaissance High School, I spend my career helping to rebuild the City of Detroit as Executive Director of
