Mother intends to file lawsuit against Detroit school district after alleged beating, choking of her son

A Northwestern High School parent intends to file a lawsuit following what she says was the assault on her 17-year-old son.

• Oct 25, 2023

Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to Detroit, allows students an opportunity to experience the arts

The Dance Theatre of Harlem, a leading dance company, recently returned to the Detroit Opera House, marking the third stop for the company on its 2023-2024 tour.

• Oct 24, 2023

Detroit Schools superintendent Nikolai Vitti visits schools on first day of class

Dr. Nikolai Vitti visited several schools across the district Monday to greet students and staff on the first day of classes.

• Aug 28, 2023

Detroit teachers union reaches tentative deal with DPSCD

The Detroit Federation of Teachers and the Detroit Public Schools Community District have reached a tentative agreement for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Aug 21, 2023

Detroit public schools announce launch of Health Hubs

With kids soon heading back to class, Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is launching 'Health Hubs' that aim to improve attendance and help families in need.

• Jul 31, 2023

Group of parents sue Detroit Public Schools, alleging child abuse, cover-up at Moses Field Center

An attorney representing the parents says Moses Field Center officials have retaliated against teachers who reported the alleged abuse.

• Jun 23, 2023

Detroit school district hosts community meetings ahead of budget vote

Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education is hosting two community information meetings before the 2023-24 budget is voted on next Tuesday.

• Jun 6, 2023

Detroit school district dismissing early Friday due to high temperatures

According to a note on its website, the district says classes will be dismissed three hours early based on each school's dismissal time.

• Jun 1, 2023

Detroit public schools dismissing students early Thursday, Friday due to high temperatures

Schools will be dismissed three hours earlier based on the school's regular dismissal time on Thursday, June 1, and Friday, June 2.

• Jun 1, 2023

Cellphone towers at Detroit public schools raise concerns among parents

There are more than 20 schools in Detroit with a cellphone tower on the property, with the district having 29 contracts with cellphone companies.

• May 24, 2023

Detroit's school board meeting sees attendance of city's paraprofessionals

With the district's federal pandemic assistance set to run out, some employees may need to be cut next school year.

• Apr 18, 2023

DPSCD board rejects nonprofit's offer to buy Cooley High School

Chris Lambert, the CEO of Life Remodeled, called the board's decision an "extreme disappointment".

• Mar 20, 2023

Northwestern High School student-athlete dies a week after collapsing

A Northwestern High School student who collapsed during a basketball game​ last week has died, according to the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

• Feb 8, 2023

Northwestern HS athlete in ICU after sudden cardiac arrest

Cartier Woods, a senior at Northwestern High School, collapsed on the basketball court during a game on Tuesday.

• Feb 2, 2023

Detroit school bus driver removed after fight with student

Detroit school bus driver off the job after getting into a fight with a seventh grader in viral video.

• Oct 27, 2022

Detroit Public Schools Community District students to undergo active shooter training, increased security

In the next two weeks, Detroit Public Schools Community District students will undergo active shooter training. Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says safety concerns are evident and valid.

• Aug 29, 2022