Goodbye January…Hello February!

“As we leave behind a very cold and snowy January, we look forward to the month of February with some particularly unique holidays. In my home state of Pennsylvania, Groundhog Day is a special day. We monitor the weather to see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his...

Happy New Year From The Detroit Public Schools Foundation

“As with the birth of every child, each new year encourages us to think of endless possibilities. We dream of the future and give voice to our hopes. We rejoice in the possibilities that lie ahead.” To read more in our January 2014 newsletter click...

Give The Gift Of Education This Holiday Season

“Tuesday, December 3, 2013 is #GIVINGTUESDAY. This day is the brainchild of the 92nd Street Y in New York City. It is a nationwide program designed to inspire giving and help non-profits raise money during the holiday shopping period. This time of year is a...

A Great Start To The 2013/14 School Year

The Detroit Public Schools Foundation has established a fund to support scholarships for Detroit Public Schools graduates in honor of Roy and Maureen Roberts. The recipients of the scholarships will be selected by an appropriate committee of DPS teachers and...

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...