Detroit Schools Report Great Turnout First 2 Days
If the first couple of days are any indication, attendance at Detroit Public Schools is at an all-time high.
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If the first couple of days are any indication, attendance at Detroit Public Schools is at an all-time high.
The Detroit Public Schools district says it has reached an agreement in principle with its unions on a bonus program for employees tied to the district's financial performance
Officials from the city of Detroit and Detroit Public Schools are celebrating the grand opening of the new Mumford High School with a ribbon cutting ceremony and back pack giveaway on Tuesday.
Students were introduced to the Detroit Public School's Blue Door Mascot during the annual back to school parade on Wednesday.
Back to school shopping has been made easier for 900 Detroit families.
The Detroit school district is putting on events at four schools highlighting a range of ethnic groups within the system.
The Martin Luther King High School marching band, the flag and dance team all performed as workers put 300 square feet of a blue "I'm In" t-shirt on the Spirit of Detroit statue.
The Detroit Board of Education cannot regain control over 15 school transferred to the state, but the elected body does have academic control in the district, a judge ruled Tuesday.
The Detroit Public School year will kick off with some good news: overall crime was down last year on DPS campuses.
The Michigan Department of Education is out with its latest assessment. Where do your neighborhood schools stand?
The president of the American Federation of Teachers says anti-labor campaigns around the country threaten teachers' well-being and the group's "very existence as a union."
It's a major community partnership that will benefit more than a dozen Detroit Public Schools and their surrounding neighborhoods.
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says he welcomes Gov. Rick Snyder's plan to help stabilize Detroit neighborhoods near city schools.
A new contract imposed by a state-appointed overseer requires Detroit school teachers to pay far more for their dental care and reduces their life insurance benefits without a salary hike, a union leader said Tuesday, blasting the cost-cutting plan as a "farce."
If it was a legitimate fundraising effort, students would be clearly identifiable with their school and adult representatives.
The 85-year-old Mackenzie High school on Detroit's west side is finally coming down.
The public is getting a chance to comment on the state-managed Detroit Public Schools' proposed $784 million budget for 2012-13.
The proposed Detroit Public Schools budget, which include the closing of nine schools, cuts overall expenditures by $250 million.
Detroit School Board President Lamar Lemons says the State failed to reform the Detroit school system, and Detroiters are paying the price.
DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts is hopeful that the two sides can come together on a new deal.
The Detroit Public Schools district has lost millions of dollars in state aid after attendance fell below 75 percent on 10 days during the 2010-11 school year.
Dalyia won the chance of a lifetime -- a full-ride at the prestigious Joyce Ivy Foundation to study over the summer at Cornell University. She still needs help with transportation.
Over 300 Detroit Public School students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher will be honored Tuesday night at the 28th Annual Excellence Awards Banquet. Ten students with perfect 4.0 GPAs will also be honored.
The district purchased 40,000 Netbook computers, and some students will get to take them home.
They have a host of demands, they don't regret walking out and they vow to continue to fight for change.
Michigan voters are returning absentee ballots for the August 4 primary at a record pace, with over 614,000 absentee ballots returned as of Wednesday morning.
I-94 has reopened at West Grand Boulevard after an overnight crash in Wayne County.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
Detroit police are investigating after they say two men and a woman were hurt in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Michigan voters are returning absentee ballots for the August 4 primary at a record pace, with over 614,000 absentee ballots returned as of Wednesday morning.
Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of its closest allies.
Detroit police are investigating after they say two men and a woman were hurt in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
I-94 has reopened at West Grand Boulevard after an overnight crash in Wayne County.
Bloomfield Township police released footage of the retail theft, asking for the public's help in identifying the group.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of the United States' closest allies.
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The number of potential cases of a parasite that causes an intestinal ailment known as cyclosporiasis continues to spike in Michigan and other states. CBS News Detroit reports on challenges that Southeast Michigan patients have found with getting testing, and a backlog in lab results with the rush of requests.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan and other states on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Tuesday the U.S.-Iran war has cost about $37.5 billion so far, as the Trump administration asks Congress to approve additional Pentagon funding. CBS News has this report.
Three people were shot on Detroit's east side. A joint U.S.-Canada event to celebrate the Gordie Howe Bridge will not take place on Friday. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Happy Hump Day Fam!! Did you take a deep breath of FRESH AIR this morning?! Looking at good air quality and cooler temps today as the cold front did its job by pushing the smoke away and brought much cooler refreshing air. Mostly sunny today, high 75°. More sun expected heading into the weekend with temps warming back into the mid to upper 80’s by Sunday. Next chance for rain arrives Sunday evening.