Detroit Schools To Pay $425K To Student's Family
A Detroit federal judge has ordered cash-strapped DPS to pay $425,000 to the family of a special education student who had a seizure and died after being forced to walk unassisted by a school aide.
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A Detroit federal judge has ordered cash-strapped DPS to pay $425,000 to the family of a special education student who had a seizure and died after being forced to walk unassisted by a school aide.
Detroit Collegiate Prep Academy is one of the schools that has experienced early enrollment success as 100 percent of their 9th graders are returning for their sophomore year.
Parents who would like their children to attend a school other than their neighborhood school for the 2012-13 school year must fill out an Open Enrollment form by today.
A new plan to overhaul the way Detroit Public Schools operates is part of an effort to improve academics, stem years of plummeting enrollment and bring in more money to educate students, the district's emergency financial manager said Thursday.
The doors are open at more than 100 Detroit Public Schools for the district's All-Schools Open House.
The event plans to show the community what's happening in the district while also encouraging parents to enroll their kids for the start of the upcoming fall school year.
In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Roy Roberts tells WWJ that he just signed a contract for another year as Detroit Public Schools emergency manager.
Students from the Detroit area travel 500 miles north to Michigan Technological University in Houghton to get a first-class engineering education. This week, some of them are returning to their hometown of Detroit to spend their spring break encouraging younger students to consider engineering as a future career.
A settlement has reportedly been reached in a lawsuit filed by Detroit teachers against the school district's Emergency Manager.
The district says crime dropped 13 percent compared to last year. Armed robberies are down by more than half, while violations for concealed weapons and felony assaults also plunged.
Detroit Parent Network and DPS reveal details of their 'Homework Area Makeover' campaign, a DPS initiative to increase Parent and Community Engagement and help parents become more actively involved in their children's education.
Parent Resource Centers at seven Detroit schools will be open over the current break in classes.
Volunteer patrols for kids walking to and from Detroit's Durfee Middle School and Central Collegiate Academy begin today.
"This is a critically important time in the history of Detroit Public Schools and for our city," said Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy Roberts.
Students from seven Detroit public schools set to close this summer will attend four new buildings slated to open in the fall.
Officials plan to announce next week which Detroit schools will move to a new statewide educational system, come under management of charter operators or close.
State-appointed emergency managers say fiscal responsibility, not race, is behind Michigan's Public Act 4.
Detroit Public Schools is partnering with St John Health Systems to provide free health screenings and immunizations to Medicaid-eligible students.
Helping students at their former Detroit elementary school is nothing new to one group of alumni, and now other city schools are taking note.
The Michigan Supreme Court plans to hear a case over whether the state-appointed emergency manager for the Detroit Public Schools should be removed from office.
A wide-ranging group will talk about how to educate youngsters in a world of iPods, smart phones and computers.
About 600 Detroit Public School Administrators will move out of their expensive leased office spaces and into district-owned property.
Twenty-one Detroit Public Schools will remain open over the holiday break, providing students with extended academic opportunities and free meals.
Elementary students at one Detroit charter school will have Thursday off, after an overnight fire damaged at least one classroom.
DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts says National Assessment of Educational Progress scores released on Wednesday show Detroit is headed in the right direction.
Police say the vehicle did not stop, and they are currently searching for the driver.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
One suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was taken into custody. Police say a weapon was recovered from the scene.
A Detroit man is charged after prosecutors say he threw tables and chairs at his girlfriend at a Potbelly restaurant.
Frustration is growing in Westland, Michigan, as residents report missed and delayed trash pickups across the city. Some say the problem has dragged on for weeks.
Police say a weapon was recovered from the scene.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
While the ribbon-cutting and traffic opening dates for the Gordie Howe International Bridge have not officially been announced, it appears that both events will happen soon.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Toledo's police chief said Tuesday that a dispute between two rival groups appears to have triggered the mass shooting near the Old West End Festival, and two firearms believed to have been fired have been seized.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
In a 3-0 ruling, the Michigan Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a conviction against a man in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Economists expect the Consumer Price Index this week to show U.S. inflation continuing to rise due to higher energy costs.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, which could lead to higher health care costs for Americans over 65.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
2026 will be the final year for the Rocket Classic in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade by submitting a three-team list of desired destinations, a person familiar with discussions confirmed to The Associated Press.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Denny Hamlin went from the rear to first again Sunday, winning at Michigan International Speedway to earn his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory from the pole position.
Kevin McGonigle homered in the fourth inning and hit a two-run single off All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz with two outs in the bottom of the ninth that gave the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Police say at least one person was shot and killed Tuesday night on the city's east side.
Detroit police are investigating after a man was fatally struck while walking Tuesday night.
A Livonia man accused of attempting to break into two homes on back-to-back days last month, was arraigned on charges and entered a not guilty plea during a virtual court appearance.
A shooting Tuesday evening in Livonia, Michigan, left four people dead, according to police. One suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was taken into custody. Police say a weapon was recovered from the scene.
NASA introduced the four astronauts who will begin training for the Artemis III mission.