Roberts To Rescind DPS Layoffs, Make Schools Safer
Detroit Public School teachers should receive notice this week about the status of their employment. DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts said "Safety is a major issue" in the district.
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Detroit Public School teachers should receive notice this week about the status of their employment. DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts said "Safety is a major issue" in the district.
"Crumbs." That's what a committee member overseeing construction of the Detroit Public Schools says Detroiters are getting in the way of jobs.
A critic of the Detroit Public Schools has been tapped to lead a major office in the district.
This week Michigan Matters features highlights from the June 23rd Michigan Chronicle's "Pancakes and Politics" speakers forum featuring Roy S. Roberts.
"Michigan Matters" host Carol Cain moderated the Michigan Chronicle's Pancakes and Politics event where Emergency Financial Manager Roy Roberts talked about DPS.
The Detroit Public Schools and their technology partner, the textbook company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, last week launched Virtual Summer Camp – a fun, free online learning program designed to bridge the summer learning gap and better prepare K-8 students for the next school year.
In an effort to improve campus safety and security for students and staff, visitors gaining access to Detroit Public Schools will now get background-checked.
A published report says the financially struggling Detroit Public Schools increased spending on travel and consultants over the last year.
Faced with a $327 million budget deficit, the Detroit Public Schools has proposed a budget plan that cuts 853 district jobs and 231 million in expenses, while reducing class size.
A harsh assessment from the Detroit Public School Emergency Financial Manager Roy Roberts to the crowd gathered for Pancakes and Politics Thursday morning, who said the DPS financial system is broken.
Detroit Public Schools putting next year's budget plans online, giving a better idea on how the district will mop up a sea of red ink
Education in Detroit is the topic for Thursday's "Pancakes and Politics" forum, featuring DPS Emergency Financial Manager Roy Roberts. Listen live online beginning at 8:00 am.
Detroit Public Schools' six-week Summer School Academy, which has enrolled more than 35,000 students, begins Tuesday.
Comcast gave nine $1,000 scholarships to Detroit High School graduates based on their community involvement and academic achievement.
Under-performing school in Michigan will be put into a statewide authority to help improve student achievement.
The UAW will join Danny Glover at the Catherine Ferguson Academy Thursday to protest the planned closing of the school, which serves pregnant teenagers and young mothers and their children.
In a lawsuit, a former aide is alleging Mayor Bing intended to become emergency manager for both the city and Detroit Public Schools, and misled the public about his plans.
We now know which Detroit Public Schools will be changed over to charter schools.
The Detroit Public Schools announced Tuesday that parents and students will soon be able to gain access to a wide a variety of education resources, including online textbooks and class assignments, from anywhere with an Internet connection.
A Detroit public school that's designed to keep pregnant students from dropping out may have seen its last graduating class.
Once again, public education will be a hot topic at the Detrtoit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference, this week on Mackinac Island.
Detroit Public Schools, along with new partnerships local universities and the DMC, will help prepare Detroit students for college and their future careers.
The new emergency manager of Detroit Public Schools says the draft budget he's delivering to Lansing,Tuesday, is the "best" spending plan the district has proposed in more than a decade.
The early snapshot is expected to show how the district plans to address its $327 million budget deficit.
The Detroit Public Schools says it's increasing the number of school closures to 20 by the fall of next year.
Steven Alker won the Ally Challenge on Sunday for his second straight PGA Tour Champions victory and third of the season, closing with a 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan, for a three-stroke margin.
A 24-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a fatal 2025 stabbing in Warren, Michigan, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.
A Detroit restaurant is struggling to survive a multimillion-dollar project aimed at revitalizing one of the city's most historic neighborhoods.
Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
One person is injured and another is in custody after a reported assault at Sbarro inside the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan, police said Sunday.
A Detroit restaurant is struggling to survive a multimillion-dollar project aimed at revitalizing one of the city's most historic neighborhoods.
Six adults were hospitalized following a reported incident at Ford Field in Detroit after an Ed Sheeran concert Saturday night, according to the city's fire department.
One person is injured and another is in custody after a reported assault at Sbarro inside the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan, police said Sunday.
Steven Alker won the Ally Challenge on Sunday for his second straight PGA Tour Champions victory and third of the season, closing with a 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan, for a three-stroke margin.
A 24-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a fatal 2025 stabbing in Warren, Michigan, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
The flash floods hit Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on Saturday afternoon, the National Park Service said.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Steven Alker won the Ally Challenge on Sunday for his second straight PGA Tour Champions victory and third of the season, closing with a 4-under 68 at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan, for a three-stroke margin.
Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday officially signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges in Florida and will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the case plays out.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle's game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
The White House says help is on the way for cheaper gas prices after President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. majority control of over 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves. Olivia Gazis reports.
Conditions bring periodic chances of showers and storms
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, is apologizing for comments he made after an attack on an Oakland County synagogue in March. Julia Avant shares what he said in his apology.
A restaurant in Detroit's Greektown neighborhood is struggling to survive amid ongoing construction. Veronica Ortega went to Table No. 2 Restaurant to see what they're doing to keep the doors open.
People at a Catholic church in Dearborn Heights are sharing memories of Father Tom Szura, a priest who was fatally struck by a vehicle at a hospital on Wednesday. A close friend of his told CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant that he touched many lives.