DPS Proud SPOTLIGHT

DPS Proud SPOTLIGHT

“I went to the Detroit Public Schools from Kindergarten through High School. It was a very positive experience. I was an immigrant from Budapest, Hungary when I and my twin brother came to America. While my dad knew English, my mom did not, so I struggled...
Ford Engagement is Steady and Strong

Ford Engagement is Steady and Strong

The Ford Resource and Engagement Center (FREC) located inside DPSCD’s Fisher Magnet Upper Academy on Detroit’s far eastside, continues to provide resources to our families and those in the surrounding communities.With an unwavering commitment to our children,...
Board Update

Board Update

As we bring in 2021, we want to share exciting DPS Foundation news on our Board of Directors.  We welcome our new Chair, Beth Correa who serves as Senior Vice President of Community Affairs and Quality at Flagstar Bank, Inc. with more than 20 years of banking...
Virtual National Day of Racial Healing 2021

Virtual National Day of Racial Healing 2021

On January 19th we hosted our 3rd National Day of Racial Healing engaging 242 students, educators and DPS Foundation partners. Sponsored by PNC Bank, the event was virtual this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Day of Racial Healing was created and...