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A Running Start: How the Detroit Free Press Kids Marathon Inspired Our Students to Rise
By: Whitney Griffin As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the moments that defined 2024 for the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation. These are the stories of resilience, partnership, and success that remind us of the collective...
Yahoo News: Detroit school’s auto training center gets $1M donation from Joel Landy Foundation
A college and career readiness school in Detroit received a $1 million investment to enhance its automotive education programming, helping pave the way for the next generation of professionals. The Joel Landy Foundation donated the funds to the Breithaupt Career and...
Fox 2: A million-dollar gift is preparing students for the automotive industry
A million-dollar gift from the Joel Landy Foundation is enhancing the automotive education program at the Breithof Career and Technical Center in Detroit's public schools. The program teaches collision repair, including dent repair, painting, priming, and sealing,...
Anna’s Story: How Health Hubs Change Lives
When Anna first walked into the Health Hub at The School at Marygrove, her request seemed simple—she needed a vision referral for her two young children, both elementary students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). But as Health Hub Navigator...
CBS News: Detroit Students Gear Up with New Running Shoes for Free Press Marathon
In an exciting new pilot program, 250 students from five Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) schools are stepping up their fitness game with brand new running shoes. The initiative, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, comes just in time for the...
CBS News: Detroit public schools combat chronic absenteeism with clean clothes
(CBS DETROIT) - Detroit Public Schools Community District is combating chronic absenteeism by helping students clean their clothes. It's a new program that calls for the installation of washers and dryers in more than 100 schools across the district by the end of...
Fox 2: Detroit schools are adding washers and dryers to help fight absenteeism
https://youtu.be/x9rcG6SbgVM DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit Public Schools Community District is battling absenteeism one laundry load at a time. Washers and dryers are being installed at each of their schools to help keep kids in the classroom. "These are...
Local 4: Detroit public schools install new laundry machines to combat chronic absenteeism
Detroit Public Schools Community District is putting new washers and dryers in all its schools to increase attendance. The washers secured through a partnership with GE Appliances will serve multiple purposes, from cleaning team uniforms to washing blankets used in...
DPSCD Foundation Celebrated as Diversity Champion by Corp! Magazine
The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Diversity Champion by Corp! Magazine. This prestigious award honors businesses, organizations, and leaders who demonstrate an outstanding commitment...
WXYZ Channel 7: Detroit Public Schools Launch Laundry Initiative to Boost Attendance
In an effort to address chronic absenteeism, the Detroit Public Schools Community District is rolling out laundry machines in all 108 of its schools. This $300,000 partnership with General Electric offers students the opportunity to wash their clothes at school,...