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Alumni Spotlight
Preparing for Another Successful Academic Year
Here at the Detroit Public Schools Foundation we continue to evolve our processes and programs as we strive to improve our outreach and our services. One of the manifestations of this evolution can be found in our monthly newsletter. To read more in our September 2013...
Charles Burke, Senior Director of Education, Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Changing Lives Through Music, One Child At A Time.
Music education is critical to the success of every child. That is our belief at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra – all children deserve the opportunity have music as part of their daily education and curriculum. According to The College Entrance Examination Board,...
Deirdre D. Young, DDS: A Well Rounded Education Builds Student Success
When I learned of the work of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, it made me think of my own experiences as a DPS student. My years of education are best defined between a balance of science, arts and extracurriculars that combined to provide me with the experience...
Dr. Glenda Price: Our Wishes for the New Academic Year
[image_lightbox url="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Price-Low-Res.jpg" title="Dr. Glenda Price" align="left"][/image_lightbox]Welcome to the new academic year. The beginning of each school year offers many hopes, great opportunities, much promise, and new...
Jack Martin, DPS Emergency Manager: Door-to-Door, We Must Work Together for DPS’ Success
[image_lightbox url="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Jack-Martin-Photo-Hi-Res-FINAL.jpg" title="Jack Martin" align="left"][/image_lightbox]Detroit Public Schools need the support of the Detroit community now more than ever before. In fact, I believe the future of the...
Gregory Poindexter, DDS: Every Detroit Student Deserves Support
[image_lightbox url="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/pic-for-article2.jpg" title="Gregory Pondexter" align="left"][/image_lightbox]I now see education in Detroit from a different perspective. I recently moved back to the Detroit area to practice dentistry, which is what ...
Tyra Webb: A Student’s Perspective
[image_lightbox url="/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Tyra-Webb-Selfie.jpg" title="Tyra Webb" align="left"][/image_lightbox]This summer, I’m gaining an experience that I know will not only help me succeed after high school but will also provide me with perspective that...
Nia Mora – Creativity Inspires Creativity: Be A Mentor
A lot of students take the mandatory classes for their education but not necessarily what they are talented to do. Fortunately my experience at Cass Tech – proud alumna, Class of 2002 – nurtured my individual talents, and I was able to choose my curriculum. Because my...
SAVE THE DATE – UPCOMING EVENT
The Detroit Public Schools Foundation is proud to announce it's 2nd Annual Roast & Toast Fundraiser. For more detail about this event please click here (PDF)
Reflecting on the School Year Past for Next Year’s Future
"Over the course of this past school year, I have learned there are many dedicated educators in our schools who create miracles every day. I know modest amounts of money make a huge difference in the educational options and opportunities made available to students. I...