Tutoring is one of the most effective ways to catch students up, and the Detroit district appears to be doing much of what experts say is critical to the success of such programs.
Ethan Bakuli , Chalkbeat Detroit
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Michigan students to school leaders: We need more help with mental health
Students tell a forum hosted by Bridge Michigan, Chalkbeat Detroit and Detroit Free Press that they have little faith in the mental-health services they receive at school.
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Michigan 4-year graduation rates dropped during the pandemic
Graduation rates in Michigan dipped for the first time in recent years.
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Detroit superintendent unlikely to push for staff vaccine mandate terminations
Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says he likely won’t seek to terminate unvaccinated employees, changing his position on enforcing the school district’s staff vaccine policy.
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COVID student testing rates fall far short of goals in Detroit
Parents in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have until Jan. 31 to turn in COVID testing consent forms if they want their children to learn in person.
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Resources to help Michigan families cope with the Oxford High School shooting
Chalkbeat put together a list of resources for families that help them understand how to monitor threats in their school and where to go for help dealing with trauma.
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Michigan schools struggle with remote days. 'This year is harder for kids.'
Even superintendents who championed returning students to classrooms in Michigan are finding it difficult to keep doors open full-time this year amid staff shortages, outbreaks and behavioral issues. Critics say schools should do more.
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Michigan schools worry about funding loss as student Count Day looms
Count Day stands to look different than it did in the spring, as Michigan school district leaders worry they will lose funding for students who are in quarantine.
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First month of classes in Detroit sees virtual school challenges, demand for hourly employees continues
Three weeks into the school year, Detroit Public Schools Community District officials still are fielding complaints from parents about its new virtual school.