Multimedia for “Emergency Financial Manager's News Conferences” Category

DPS and major arts organizations announce groundbreaking partnerships to transform the Detroit School of Arts into top arts school

Posted: May 22, 2012

Detroit Public Schools and representatives of some of the area’s leading arts organizations on Monday announced a...

Roy Roberts on Comcast Newsmakers

Posted: Apr 14, 2012

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DPS Action Plan 2012-2013 -- Video

Posted: Apr 14, 2012

Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager announced details of the new 2012-2013 Action Plans: Increasing Quality Seats...

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DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts announces 2012-2013 Action Plans: Increasing Quality Seats for Detroit School Children

Posted: Apr 13, 2012

Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager announced details of the new 2012-2013 Action Plans: Increasing Quality Seats...

Detroit Public Schools, DFT, AFT locals reach a settlement

Posted: Feb 29, 2012

The parties in the matter of Detroit Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers Local 231, Detroit...

DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts announces school changes, academic initiatives, key dates and timelines for parents for the 2012-13 school year

Posted: Feb 9, 2012

The facilities changes include closure of nine school buildings where in some cases entire programs will relocate to...

DPS shows progress on rigorous NAEP

Posted: Dec 9, 2011

In conjunction with a release of urban districts’ test results on the rigorous National Assessment of Educational...

DPS Emergency Manager Roberts, Detroit Lions’ Suh, State Treasurer Dillon, Michigan Jump$tart Coalition, and Visa Inc. Collaborate to Launch Statewide Rollout of Financial Football

Posted: Nov 15, 2011

Tackling the problem of financial illiteracy among Michigan teenagers head-on, DPS Emergency Manager Roy S. Roberts,...

MORSE Code College Scholarship Contest Offers DPS Students Up to $25,000 in Scholarship Awards

Posted: Oct 28, 2011

Detroit Public School (DPS) students (2012 & 2013 graduating classes) have a chance to earn $2,000-$5,000 in college...

US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan: Two years later

Posted: Sep 14, 2011

US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan visited Detroit Public Schools today as part of “Education and the Economy,” the...

DPS attendance increases sharply

Posted: Sep 14, 2011

As of Monday, September 12, Detroit Public Schools successfully took attendance for 55,838 students, an increase of more...

DPS, major church leaders and many pastors announce an attendance initiative and “School Readiness Sunday” at churches across Detroit Sept. 4

Posted: Sep 14, 2011

Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy Roberts and some of the City of Detroit’s most prominent and influential...

Governor, Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager jointly unveil dramatic education reform plan to restructure failing Michigan schools

Posted: Jun 20, 2011

Gov. Rick Snyder and Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy Roberts today announced a plan to dramatically redesign...

DPS announces new operator for Catherine Ferguson Academy, the Gladys Barsamian Preparatory Center and the Hancock Center

Posted: Jun 16, 2011

The Detroit Public Schools has entered into an agreement with the Detroit-headquartered Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy to...

Sam’s Club donates $10,000 to Durfee School as part of DPS Volunteer Business Corps

Posted: May 19, 2011

Metro Detroit’s local Sam’s Club Market, which represents nearly 3,000 associates and 14 stores, today announced a...

DPS draws 70 organizations to Renaissance 2012 Bidders Conference for experienced, interested charter operators for up to 45 schools

Posted: Apr 14, 2011

Detroit Public Schools drew more than 90 participants from 70 different local and national organizations to a DPS...

New athletic gym completes $8.4 million renovation of Bethune-Fitzgerald Academy

Posted: Apr 13, 2011

An $8.4 million renovation of Bethune-Fitzgerald Academy, 1845 Puritan Street, that includes a brand new...

New $5.6 million DPS police headquarters and command center opens

Posted: Jan 20, 2011

Detroit Public Schools opened a $5.6 million police headquarters and command center, a 23,000-square-foot high-tech...

New visitor badge system in DPS schools aims to make school buildings safer

Posted: Jan 12, 2011

Visitors to Detroit Public Schools high schools, career technical schools and the district's new Police Command Center...

DPS Police Department, Office of Inspector General policing, investigative techniques yield high rate of arrests

Posted: Jan 11, 2011

A sharp reduction in computer thefts, a 70 percent arrest rate for burglaries of vacant schools, an overall arrest rate...

New Volunteer Business Corps aimed at improving student achievement in DPS

Posted: Jan 6, 2011

Leaders from banks, a major university, an aviation company, the philanthropic communities and other firms joined DPS to...

DPS to purchase 40,000 laptop computers for teachers, students in grades 6-12

Posted: Jan 4, 2011

Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb announced Detroit Public Schools will invest more than $49.4 million in...

Major Construction in Progress at Detroit Public Schools

Posted: Dec 20, 2010

One year into the Detroit Public Schools' $500.5 million capital improvement program funded by voter-approved Proposal S...

Rick Hendrick Buys First Volt Offered for Public Sale; $225,000 Bid in Auction Benefits DPS Foundation

Posted: Dec 16, 2010

Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group, has purchased the first Chevrolet...

GM Foundation Donates $27.1 Million to Help Raise Graduation Rates

Posted: Dec 10, 2010

The General Motors Foundation will donate $27.1 million to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan to create Networks of...

Energy Works Michigan, DPS launch solar panel project at Cass Tech

Posted: Dec 2, 2010

Cass Technical High School students got a bird's eye view of how solar energy works by taking a trip to the school's roof...

GM to auction off first Chevy Volt and donate proceeds to Detroit Public Schools

Posted: Dec 1, 2010

The first Chevrolet Volt available for retail sale will be offered at public auction with the proceeds benefiting math...

Clark Preparatory Academy receives $100,000 grant for classroom upgrades from Lowe's, Next Detroit

Posted: Nov 12, 2010

Officials from the Next Detroit Neighborhood Initiative (NDNI) and Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation presented...

Half million-plus donation from First Student to DPS Foundation resurrects dormant All-City High School Marching Band

Posted: Nov 12, 2010

In response to Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb's community-wide appeal earlier this year, the donation from First...

DPS and Southwest Detroit celebrate new $22.3 million Munger PreK to 8 School

Posted: Nov 8, 2010

Detroit Public Schools today hosted a community celebration for the new $22.3 million Munger PreK to 8 School, one of...

DPS unveils two luxury buses donated to Detroit Public School League

Posted: Nov 4, 2010

DPS Emergency Financial Manager Robert C. Bobb and DPS Athletic Administrator Alvin Ward celebrated the buses' arrival,...

DPS announces details of $46.3 million Finney Crockett High School and signs final construction project contractS

Posted: Nov 2, 2010

Less than one year after voters approved a $500.5 million bond issue, Detroit Public Schools announced details for the...

DPS secures funding for all 18 school construction projects

Posted: Oct 6, 2010

Detroit Public Schools' Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb today announced the remaining $210.54 million of the...

DPS and the Wayne County Prosecutors Office announce new Teen Courts and Safe Schools Project

Posted: Oct 1, 2010

Detroit Public Schools and the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office have teamed up to launch the first two DPS Teen Courts,...

GOV. GRANHOLM APPLAUDS TEACH FOR AMERICAS EFFORTS TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DPS

Posted: Sep 24, 2010

Teach For America and Detroit Public Schools today welcomed Governor Jennifer M. Granholm to Southeastern High School of...

Former DPS students among 10 implicated in stealing DPS computers

Posted: Sep 21, 2010

Completing an investigaton that began last year, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced charges will be filled...

DPS launches Im In 2.0 campaign

Posted: Sep 14, 2010

Detroit Public Schools is redoubling efforts to recruit and retain students by launching an expanded "I'm In" enrollment...

EMF Robert Bobb's First Day of School Observations

Posted: Sep 7, 2010

EMF Robert Bobb shares his observations about the first day of school including thoughts about teacher staffing and...

DPS to unveil first completed major renovation

Posted: Sep 2, 2010

Ribbon cutting for the John R. King project and its new state-of-the-art 5,500-square-foot black box theater with...

Former DPS principal, accountant charged with embezzling from Randolph CTC

Posted: Sep 1, 2010

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy's Public Integrity Unit in collaboration with Detroit Public Schools (DPS) Office...

FBI, Michigan State Police veterans tapped to lead DPS Inspector General operations

Posted: Jul 30, 2010

Wilbert Van Marsh, a 31-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has been named Detroit Public Schools' new...

Three DPS high schools will receive $60.3 million in extensive renovations, modern classrooms as part of $500.5 million capital improvement program

Posted: Jul 26, 2010

Three DPS high schools (Denby, Henry Ford and Western International) that educate more than 3,850 students will undergo...

DPS to open new $5.6 million police command center

Posted: Jul 16, 2010

Detroit Public Schools officials in the next six months will open a new police command center that will serve as the base...

DPS break ground on two PreK to 8 schools

Posted: Jul 9, 2010

DetroitDetroit Public Schools students, parents, faculty and officials, joined by civic and community groups, broke...

DPS break ground on first school in $500.5 Million Capital Improvement Project

Posted: Jun 18, 2010

Detroit Public Schools parents, students, faculty and officials, joined by civic and community groups, broke ground today...

DPS Master Facilities Plan undergoes significant changes following input from community

Posted: Jun 7, 2010

After an exhaustive community vetting process, which included more than 40 local community meetings and nine Town Hall...

$500.5 Million Capital Improvement Project to Start on Three Detroit Public Schools

Posted: May 27, 2010

Detroit Public Schools is launching the first three construction and renovation projects as part of the district's $500.5...

PNC GROW UP GREAT AND DPS TO ANNOUNCE NEW PROGRAM IN SCIENCE AND THE ARTS

Posted: May 27, 2010

As part of the launch of PNC Grow Up Great, the PNC Foundation announced a major investment with the Detroit Public...

DPS Facilities Master Plan to create leaner, more efficient system

Posted: Mar 22, 2010

Detroit Public Schools will be transformed over the next five years from a district with many under-capacity schools in...

Excellent Schools Detroit Plan

Posted: Mar 11, 2010

EMF Robert Bobb and Excellent Schools Detroit announce the plan to target failing schools and improve student performance...

DPS to invest in $41.7 million student safety plan

Posted: Mar 5, 2010

The safety of students in Detroit Public Schools is expected to dramatically improve under a cutting-edge $41.7 million...

DPS officers named K-9 team of the year

Posted: Mar 5, 2010

Detroit Public Schools Police Department officers John Greene and Nitro have been named Police K-9 Team of the Year by...

DPS to save $49 million, improve safety by outsourcing student transportation

Posted: Feb 23, 2010

Detroit Public Schools is projected to improve the safety and efficiency of student transportation while saving $49...

DPS suspends school principal, bookkeeper for alleged misuse of funds

Posted: Feb 23, 2010

Detroit Public Schools this week suspended the principal and bookkeeper at Randolph Career and Technical Center. The...

DPS & Detroit Science Center announce partnership for Children's Museum

Posted: Jan 29, 2010

Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Science Center today announced a new partnership for the Science Center to assume...

DPS & Detroit Science Center announce partnership for Children's Museum

Posted: Jan 29, 2010

Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Science Center today announced a new partnership for the Science Center to assume...

Detroit Public Schools to revive the All City High School Marching Band

Posted: Jan 28, 2010

Detroit Public Schools' Emergency Financial Manager, Robert Bobb, announced today that the district will revive the...

DPS to announce details of Reading Corps initiative

Posted: Dec 14, 2009

Dr. Barbara Byrd-Bennett, Detroit Public Schools' chief academic and accountability auditor, announced details of Detroit...

Detroit children score below basic on 4th and 8th grade math

Posted: Dec 11, 2009

According to results, Detroit school children ranked the lowest in the nation of participants on the National Assessment...

DPS to start demolition on vacant schools

Posted: Dec 11, 2009

Robert C. Bobb, Detroit Public Schools' Emergency Financial Manager, has authorized and directed the demolition of the...

DPS and DFT issue Joint Covenant with major reform initiatives

Posted: Nov 25, 2009

Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb and Detroit Federation of Teachers President Keith Johnson...

DPS announces court action related to investigative hearings

Posted: Nov 20, 2009

Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb and Inspector General John Bell announced today the...

DPS declares City Football Championship Void Due to Player Ineligibility

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Detroit Public Schools announced today that the 2008 city football Division B champions from Southwestern High School are...

Robert Bobb Agrees to Contract Extension

Posted: Nov 2, 2009

Gov. Jennifer Granholm shares her satisfaction with Robert Bobb's performance. Mr. Bobb expresses his desire to not leave...

Bill Cosby Returned for PSA Taping for DPS, WCCCD and Detroit Public Library

Posted: Sep 15, 2009

Dr. Cosby plans to celebrate and tout the Detroit Public Library and Wayne County Community College District. He will...

Bill Cosby Joins Robert Bobbs' Team; Activist returns to the city to help tout the "I'm In" message

Posted: Sep 15, 2009

Dr. Bill Cosby, comedian, actor, activist and educator joins Detroit Public Schools and Emergency Financial Manager...

Bill Cosby Joins Robert Bobbs' Team; Activist returns to the city to help tout the "I'm In" message

Posted: Sep 15, 2009

Dr. Bill Cosby, comedian, actor, activist and educator joins Detroit Public Schools and Emergency Financial Manager...

Detroit Public Schools Foundation to be Launched

Posted: Sep 15, 2009

After waiting more than seven years for the school district to have a leader in which they had confidence, a group of...

Detroit Public Schools Foundation August 26, 2009

Posted: Sep 15, 2009

After waiting more than seven years for the school district to have a leader in which they had confidence, a group of...

DPS Unveils $500.5 Million Construction Projects, Create Centers of Excellence

Posted: Sep 14, 2009

The Detroit Public Schools on Tuesday unveiled a $500.5 million capital improvement program to rebuild or completely...

Prosecutor Worthy and Robert Bobb Announce Charges in DPS Investigations August 12, 2009

Posted: Sep 14, 2009

Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy has charged five more individuals in connection with the Detroit Public Schools Office of the...

Student Retention "I'm In" Campaign News Conference August 6, 2009

Posted: Sep 14, 2009

DETROIT Detroit Public Schools (DPS) today kicked off an unprecedented and aggressive student retention campaign that...

2009-2010 School Reinvestment Plan

Posted: Jul 16, 2009

EMF Robert Bobb and CAAO Dr. Barbara Byrd-Bennett announced the application for monies substantially impacting student...

Students to Attend Obama Speech With Robert Bobb

Posted: Jul 14, 2009

Two Detroit Public Schools students got the surprise of a lifetime Monday when they learned Emergency Financial Manager...

DPS Inspector General Investigations to be Released

Posted: Jun 29, 2009

Announcements regarding the results or status of up to five major investigations undertaken by the Detroit Public Schools...

Bobb - DPS Police Chief Grimes Introduction 6/17/09 Conference

Posted: Jun 18, 2009

EMF Robert Bobb discusses the restructure of the DPS Public Safety department now under John Bell, Inspector General. The...

Bobb - Summer School 1st Day June 15 2009

Posted: Jun 15, 2009

EMF Robert Bobb, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Summer School Superintendent Dr. James Ray share thoughts and observations...

Bobb - Summer School Update/Dean Introduction June 11 2009

Posted: Jun 11, 2009

Emergency Financial Manager, Robert Bobb, and James Ray, Dean of Summer School, will provide an update on the DPS...

Bobb - Release of School Audits 6/3/09 Conference

Posted: Jun 3, 2009

Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Robert C. Bobb and Auditor General Odell W. Bailey released the...

Bobb - New Finance Team 3/23/09 Conference

Posted: May 26, 2009

EMF Robert Bobb introduced the new members of the DPS Finance Team. Ricardo A. Kisner, CPA as Chief Financial Officer,...

Bobb - Payroll Indictment 5/21/09 Conference

Posted: May 22, 2009

EMF Robert Bobb along with the US Attorney General's office announces their successful indictments of two former DPS...

Bobb - Contractor Pre-Bid Meeting 5/20/09 Conference

Posted: May 20, 2009

EMF Robert Bobb addresses potential contractors about the upcoming school renovations, repairs and requirements.

Bobb - Principal Assignments 5/15/09 Conference

Posted: May 15, 2009

EFM Robert Bobb announces new school leadership for the 2009-2010 school year.

Bobb - Financing 5/1/09 Conference

Posted: May 1, 2009

The Emergency Financial Manager shares information about DPS' reciept of monies needed to meet payroll and pension needs...

Bobb - Bell Fraud Investigations 4/28/09 Conference

Posted: Apr 30, 2009

The Emergency Financial Manager and Inspector General share some of the findings from their early investigations.

Bobb - Byrd-Bennett Introduction 4/24/09 Conference

Posted: Apr 30, 2009

The Emergency Financial Manager introduces the newest memebr of his team Barbara Byrd-Bennett, Chief Academic Auditor....

Bobb - Gueyser Summer Academies 4/16/09 Conference

Posted: Apr 30, 2009

The Emergency Financial Manager and Acting Superintendent share their plans for use of Title I funds needed to operate...

Bobb - School Closures 4/8/09 Conference

Posted: Apr 30, 2009

In his April 8th 2009 conference, Robert Bobb discusses his plans for closing schools in the district.

Bobb - Community Introduction 3/3/09 Conference

Posted: Apr 30, 2009

Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb's first interview