Detroit District Shifts $300K To Address Building Issues
The school district said the funds are being transferred from existing spending plans of other district departments.
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The school district said the funds are being transferred from existing spending plans of other district departments.
The letter from DPS Emergency Manager Darnell Earley stated that if teachers allowed inspectors into the building, police would be called and teachers could be arrested according to Bailey.
A plan to restructure Detroit's ailing school district is set for review in a legislative committee.
The DFT is taking legal action in an effort to clean-up what they say are dirty and dangerous conditions in schools.
Earley is leaving his position by the end of the month, Gov. Snyder's office confirmed.
Following recent teacher sick-outs, the City of Detroit has promised to inspect every school within the city for safety and code violations.
Rolling teacher sick-outs have — so far in January — forced the district to close dozens of schools on some days.
Students marched around the block, chanting: "Fix DPS! We deserve the best!"
A judge has dismissed the case against ousted activist Detroit teacher Steve Conn and the Strike To Win Group.
Teachers are upset over pay, class sizes, building conditions and Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to overhaul the district.
Majority Republicans in Michigan's Legislature say the bills will make it easier to deem such work stoppages illegal strikes.
"The struggle will continue until we have won justice for the people of Detroit."
Nearly every public school across the city is closed Wednesday because of excessive teacher absences.
The district has been under state financial management for almost seven years.
"The recent action of teachers is not an attempt to drown out the voices of the students," she said. "It is an attempt to finally make their voices heard."
"Things happen in a school in an instant..."
"I just think it's sad," said one student. "Like, do you want to teach us or do you not? I just don't understand that."
DPS Emergency Manager Darnell Earley said any teacher suspected of being involved in the sick-out will be under review.
"While we can agree to disagree on matters of policy, those disagreements should never impact our students..."
"I believe that the state of Michigan should be sued...I think it's a crime."
The district also says its losing fewer students than it has in previous years.
With Gov. Rick Snyder talking about ways to improve Detroit Public Schools, four leaders from business and education gathered with host Carol Cain to talk about that and the issue of better preparing more young people for school.
According to reports, security guards needed to use pepper spray to break up the brawl.
"We're talking about the lives of thousands and thousands of children..."
"I want her to have the opportunity just like suburb schools — the same type of education as them..."
The National Weather Service in Detroit has issued a high wind watch for Friday across Southeast Michigan.
A Detroit man will be sentenced on a second-degree murder charge involving the death of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, along with five separate sexual assault charges.
One person was taken to an area hospital after a Thursday morning crash involving a school bus and another vehicle near Blissfield.
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
The Senate will vote again on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security as an impasse over how to reform immigration enforcement agencies has grown ugly, nearly a month into a partial shutdown.
A Detroit man will be sentenced on a second-degree murder charge involving the death of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, along with five separate sexual assault charges.
At least one person was taken to an area hospital after a Thursday morning crash involving a school bus and another vehicle near Blissfield.
Ramp and lane closures began ahead of schedule at the Interstate 275 interchange with M-14 / I-96 in Wayne County.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
The Senate will vote again on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security as an impasse over how to reform immigration enforcement agencies has grown ugly, nearly a month into a partial shutdown.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday in the Na'Ziyah Harris murder case. The Detroit teenager was reported missing in 2024 and her body was never found. A Detroit man has since pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Michigan-based Stryker Corp. is dealing with the impact of a cyberattack. MDOT closed interchange ramps at the M-14 construction area ahead of schedule. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Ramp closures have started ahead of schedule at the I-275 interchange with M-14 and I-96. The Michigan Department of Transportation explains why the work got moved up, and what motorists can expect.
Good morning, Family, Looking at mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Unfortunately, the snow makes a comeback on Friday with accumulating snow likely beginning late overnight tonight into Friday morning, with 1 to 3 inches forecast north of M-59. Hold on to your hats as a High Wind Watch is in effect Friday with potential for southwest wind gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph.
Colder temperatures and eventually snow showers are back in the forecast.