News & Press Releases Archive

2012

• Mumford High’s Brionna Grimes named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 2/3/2012
• Southwestern High’s Montrel Hill named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 2/3/2012
• FBI Hosts Graduation Ceremony for “FBI Junior Special Agents”~1st Program of its Kind in Southwest Detroit 2/3/2012
• Detroit Zoo and Buddy’s Pizza Honor Bates Academy and Chrysler Elementary for Academic Excellence 2/3/2012
• PSL boys’ basketball JV finals Saturday at King High School 2/3/2012
• Big D girls’ basketball tournament moves into the ‘Great Eight’ phase 2/3/2012
• Big D boys’ basketball first-round games Friday 4 p.m. 2/2/2012
• PSL sends 29 scholarship football players to college ranks on National Letter of Intent Signing Day 2/1/2012
• Timeline and process for school transitions announced; Enrollment period set for March 2/1/2012
• Two DPS Schools Receive Special Recognition during Future City Competition 1/31/2012
• Cass Tech defeats M.L. King 43-36 for PSL girls’ junior varsity basketball title 1/31/2012
• DSA-West Langston Hughes Academy held a Grand Opening today for its enhanced Parent Resource Center 1/30/2012
• DPS completes relocation of offices from leased space 1/30/2012
• Mumford High guard DeLandon Laye named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 1/29/2012
• Cody High guard Creiona Posey named PSL Player of the Week 1/29/2012
• King, Cass Tech to meet Monday in PSL junior varsity girls’ basketball finals 1/28/2012
• Citizens Bank Partners with Golightly Education Center to Open In-School Bank 1/27/2012
• Detroit Children’s Museum reopens to DPS students 1/27/2012
• Cranbrook Institute of Science and Detroit Public Schools Forge Groundbreaking Educational Partnership Program 1/26/2012
• Renaissance High’s Garrard Taylor first from PSL to be inducted into softball Coaches’ Hall of Fame 1/26/2012
• Pershing, Cass Tech top seeds in Big D girls’ basketball tournament for PSL title 1/25/2012
• Students Battle to Earn Cash Prizes as Third Annual Phone Book Recycling Program Begins 1/24/2012
• DPS Middle School Boys’ Basketball Jamboree champions: Paul Robeson/Malcolm X, Bates, Durfee, Golightly, Schulze 1/23/2012
• Renaissance High’s Bishop named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 1/19/2012
• King High’s Hayes named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 1/19/2012
• DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts announces new appointments in academics, bond program, risk management 1/19/2012
• DPS Middle School Boys’ Basketball Jamboree to crown five champions Saturday at M.L. King High 1/19/2012
• DPS’ “Grow Up Great” students participate in Auto Show Education Day thanks to PNC partnership 1/18/2012
• Detroit Public Schools’ Jazz Groups to Perform at Auto Show 1/13/2012
• Pershing High’s Dennis named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 1/13/2012
• Pershing High’s Dorsey-Walker named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 1/13/2012
• DPS offers engaging workshops throughout January to set the tone for the New Year and teach parents to get engaged in their child’s education, make healthy choices and more 1/13/2012
• Detroit AFL-CIO to Volunteer Full Day with Students in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 1/12/2012
• Detroit Public Schools welcomed Energy Secretary Chu, highlighted the district’s many Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs as the Auto Show launches 1/11/2012
• 3rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy March will Honor Slain Civil Rights Leader 1/10/2012
• Statement regarding status of Detroit Children’s Museum 1/6/2012
• Volunteer Group “Motor Moms” Help to Restore Library at Sampson-Webber Academy during first-ever Holiday Learning Fest 1/4/2012

2011

• Crockett’s Neely named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 12/28/2011
• Northwestern’s Conner named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 12/28/2011
• DPS offers special parent workshops in seven Parent Resource Centers over holiday break to teach parents budgeting strategies for the New Year 12/28/2011
• King High defeats Chandler Park in finale of PSL Holiday Hoops Classic III at Cass Tech 12/27/2011
• PSL teams hold court on opening day of Holiday Hoops Classic III at Cass Tech 12/26/2011
• Detroit Public Schools students, choir and athletic all-stars take part in Little Caesars Pizza Bowl on Tuesday 12/22/2011
• DPS announces schools that will remain open over the holiday break, providing extended academic opportunities, free meals and food baskets to students in need, as well as workshops for parents 12/21/2011
• PSL Holiday Hoops Classic features several of the state’s top-ranked teams 12/20/2011
• The first-ever Top Supplier Recognition Awards given at Detroit Public Schools Annual Top Supplier meeting 12/19/2011
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Band is a winner in “Glee Give a Note Contest” 12/16/2011
• Students from Sampson Academy and Farmington debate at Eastern Michigan University for the first time through a program to build self-esteem 12/16/2011
• Cass Tech’s Lauren Elliott named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 12/16/2011
• King High’s Malik Albert named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 12/16/2011
• Education Achievement System Chancellor Holds Last Detroit Statewide Strategic Planning Meeting in December 12/16/2011
• First Annual Detroit Public Schools Top 100 Supplier Meeting to be held Wednesday 12/13/2011
• Drew Transition Center to hold Open House Tuesday 12/12/2011
• DPS partners with St. John Health System to offer health clinics during Holiday Learning Fest and partners with United Way and Gleaners to offer more than 4,000 food baskets 12/12/2011
• Championship football parade, student test results launch new DPS programming block on cable access Channel 10 12/12/2011
• Roy Roberts to speak at MSU commencement 12/10/2011
• Detroit Meetings set: Education Achievement System Chancellor Begins Statewide Strategic Planning Meetings 12/9/2011
• DPS consolidates offices, eliminates leased space, moves selected services to underutilized school buildings 12/9/2011
• PSL Holiday Hoops Classic set for Dec. 26-27 at Cass Tech 12/8/2011
• DPS shows progress on rigorous NAEP, being only one of six districts nationally to show increases in student test scores, while beating state’s gains on math and reading 12/7/2011
• Local unions register Detroit residents for skilled trades training opportunities at DPS, MBTC Apprenticeship Career Fair 12/7/2011
• DPS announces 32-unit lineup for Cass Tech celebratory parade, including championship football team, band, cheer team, JROTC, Parade Company floats, GM Chevrolet Volt pace car, more 12/2/2011
• DPS to hold “Coaching your Child to Win” workshops/tailgates in Parent Resource Centers in honor of Cass Tech football team’s historic win 12/2/2011
• DPS is launching a program to keep some schools open over the holiday break, providing parent workshops, as well as meals and academic learning to students in need 12/2/2011
• Cass Tech’s football state champions named PSL Proud Strong Learners of the Week to end fall season 12/1/2011
• DPS top officials pay tribute to Cass Tech state football champions 11/30/2011
• DPS’ Cass Tech teams, students and alumni to participate in Championship Parade and Rally in downtown Detroit Monday to mark historic victory 11/29/2011
• DPS Emergency Manager Roy S. Roberts sends letter today to every DPS parent to update them on deficit reduction, financial picture 11/29/2011
• Cass Tech’s 49-13 victory against Detroit Catholic Central earns PSL’s first Division I state football crown 11/28/2011
• w/photos: DPS school for adults with special needs launches new commercial kitchen program 11/23/2011
• PSL fans unified in support of Cass Tech’s bid to win MHSAA state football crown 11/22/2011
• Detroit Public Schools generates annual operating surplus, reduces legacy deficit by $43 million, focuses resources on high standards in a rigorous curriculum 11/21/2011
• Hundreds of DPS middle and high school students learned about global education during celebration of International Education Week at WCCCD 11/18/2011
• King High quarterback Williams named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 11/17/2011
• Cass Tech cheer captain Kendall named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 11/17/2011
• Three of PSL’s top senior girls accept scholarships to play college basketball 11/17/2011
• Rare elementary alumni organization returned to Detroit school with career focus 11/17/2011
• w/photos: Grand Opening celebration planned for new $2.1 million Harambee Center addition at Marcus Garvey Academy 11/17/2011
• w/photos: Nichols Elementary-Middle School turns 100! 11/16/2011
• Roberts names Karen P. Ridgeway as Superintendent of Academics 11/16/2011
• Detroit Public Schools, developer set to close soon on $2 million purchase of 26-acre site for new Meijer store 11/16/2011
• M.L. King, Cass Tech carry PSL banner into MHSAA football state semifinals 11/15/2011
• Drew Transition Center and First Independence Bank team to spread financial literacy into the classrooms by launching student-run in-school bank today 11/15/2011
• DPS Emergency Manager Roberts, Detroit Lions’ Suh, State Treasurer Dillon, Michigan Jump$tart Coalition, and Visa Inc. Collaborate to Launch Statewide Rollout of Financial Football 11/15/2011
• DPS, prosecutor, law enforcement, computer theft recovery tactics lauded nationally 11/14/2011
• DPS JROTC to honor fallen soldiers for Veterans Day 11/11/2011
• King running back Norfleet, Crockett QB Blackburn, Mumford lineman Brown lead PSL All-City Football Team 11/10/2011
• Chancellor names key staff for start-up of Education Achievement System 11/10/2011
• Renaissance High’s Ajee Jones named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 11/10/2011
• Cass Tech’s Darryl Goldsmith named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 11/10/2011
• Tickets on sale now: Detroit School of Arts Proudly Presents Disney’s “Beauty and the BEAST” 11/10/2011
• Pasteur Elementary makes the 2010-11 Schools “Beating the Odds” list! 11/9/2011
• Cass Tech, Renaissance bow out in Class A girls’ volleyball regional semifinals 11/9/2011
• Bennett Elementary will soon see new sidewalks, new crosswalk markings, parent training and more to improve student safety 11/9/2011
• Cass Tech, Renaissance in girls’ volleyball Class A regional semifinals 11/7/2011
• Hundreds of DPS students accepted to colleges and universities on Decision Day now to make choices 11/7/2011
• Renowned Dance Theatre of Harlem conducts Master Class for DPS dance students at Detroit School of Arts 11/7/2011
• Crockett, King, Cass Tech each stand two victories from MHSAA football championship games at Ford Field 11/7/2011
• DPS Middle School Girls’ Basketball Jamboree champions: Bates, Wilkins, Hutchinson, Bethune, Parker 11/7/2011
• Douglass Academy for Young Men is without power and will be closed on Monday, November 7th 11/7/2011
• Anita Hill urges Detroit International Academy students to fulfill their promise, continue fight for gender equality 11/4/2011
• DPS Middle School Girls’ Basketball Jamboree set for Saturday at King High 11/4/2011
• More than 800 Amelia Earhart Elementary Middle School students celebrate new $22.2 million school in Southwest Detroit 11/3/2011
• Crockett High’s Nick Tripp named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 11/3/2011
• Cass Tech’s Erica Hobson named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 11/3/2011
• More than 800 Earhart students to celebrate new $22.2 million school in Southwest Detroit 11/2/2011
• J.R. King Academy kicks offs fundraising, begins practicing for performance at Carnegie Hall as featured middle school choir 11/2/2011
• Starbucks executives volunteer at Wayne Elementary as part of Volunteer Business Corps partnership 11/1/2011
• Parents, Get Engaged! DPS today kicks off “Homework Help” workshops and readies to raffle Homework Makeover kits for parents in 8 Parent Resource Centers 11/1/2011
• Crockett, Douglass, King, Cass Tech keep PSL alive in MHSAA state football playoffs 10/31/2011
• DPS Foundation expands mission to serve students in DPS, DPS charters and Education Achievement Authority schools 10/31/2011
• DPS adds teachers as enrollment grows 10/29/2011
• Michigan State University and the Detroit Public Schools host Decision Day Saturday, Oct. 29 10/29/2011
• Roy Roberts emphasizes importance of service in keynote address at West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference in Detroit 10/28/2011
• DPS is expanding citizens patrols which are part of a comprehensive multi-agency program credited with sharp reductions in incidents 10/28/2011
• Douglass QB Kory Peterson named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 10/27/2011
• Quicken Loans kicks off DPS Volunteer Business Corps partnership with Chrysler Elementary School 10/27/2011
• Seven DPS schools to take part in national Soccer for Success afterschool program’s expansion into Detroit 10/27/2011
• MORSE Code College Scholarship Contest Offers DPS Students Up to $25,000 in Scholarship Awards 10/27/2011
• King High’s Chelsea Lynn named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 10/27/2011
• Detroit International Academy for Young Women held its annual “Hat Strut for Breast Cancer Awareness” 10/26/2011
• Cass Tech beats Renaissance to repeat as PSL girls’ volleyball champions 10/26/2011
• DPS and Detroit Parent Network unveiled ‘Homework Area Makeover’ to winning local mom and four daughters 10/26/2011
• Crockett, Douglass lead field of eight PSL teams into MHSAA football state playoffs 10/24/2011
• Cass Tech vs. Renaissance in PSL girls’ volleyball championship game Tuesday at Western International High 10/24/2011
• John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy to perform at Carnegie Hall 10/24/2011
• On the menu: Michigan grown acorn squash! DPS is celebrating National Food Day, serving local produce in all schools 10/24/2011
• Cass Technical High School held first-ever “Taste of the Arts” fundraiser Saturday 10/22/2011
• Check out photos from when Target and The Heart of America Foundation Unveil a New Library at Golightly Education Center 10/22/2011
• UBS Financial, a DPS Business Corps Partner, brings dozens of volunteers to paint Mason school 10/22/2011
• Mumford High tailback Knuckles named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 10/21/2011
• Cass Tech swimmer Dean named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 10/21/2011
• Ribbon Cutting Celebration Friday Oct. 21 for $28.3 million Western International High School renovation in Southwest Detroit 10/20/2011
• Buzz grows louder for Detroit Public School League football finals Friday at Ford Field 10/20/2011
• DPS enrolls 66,007 students—73,306 including charter and Pre-K, exceeds budget projection and turns back five-year enrollment trend 10/20/2011
• Students at Breithaupt CTC offer gourmet meals, freshly butchered meat and baked goods to the public 10/19/2011
• Cass Tech boys, Renaissance girls capture PSL cross country titles; CMA’s Mayo, Pershing’s Hill top All-City finishers 10/19/2011
• Celebrate National Chemistry Week at the Detroit Children Museum! 10/19/2011
• Today is the application deadline for eighth-graders interested in attending Cass, Renaissance and King high schools next fall 10/19/2011
• PSL girls’ volleyball playoffs start Tuesday at Western International and King High 10/17/2011
• DPS holds workshops to help parents know the ins and outs of attendance policies and why they matter 10/17/2011
• Detroit Public School League Football Championships Friday at Ford Field 10/16/2011
• Renaissance High girls’ golf medalist George named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 10/14/2011
• CMA cross country runner Mayo named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 10/14/2011
• Cass Tech wins PSL girls’ swimming title 10/13/2011
• The Parade Company and PNC hosted more than 1,000 guests made up of Detroit Public School preschool students from Grow Up Great-designated schools 10/13/2011
• Application deadline for eighth-graders interested in attending Cass, Renaissance and King high schools next fall is October 19 10/13/2011
• DPS holds workshops to help parents learn tips to keep children safe at home, on the streets and in school 10/12/2011
• Agreement with witness reached in DPS real estate hearings 10/11/2011
• DPS Inspector General investigation into land deals under 1994 bond reveals lack of due diligence, but no evidence of wrongdoing 10/11/2011
• Western High captures PSL boys’ tennis title 10/10/2011
• “Drive To Arrive” at Ford Field enters semifinals for eight elite PSL football teams 10/9/2011
• DPS completes $244.9 million financing after receiving “A+” credit rating, completing a key element of district’s financial turnaround plan 10/7/2011
• Renaissance High’s Hill named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 10/6/2011
• Crockett High’s McCord named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 10/6/2011
• Renaissance wins PSL girls’ golf title 10/6/2011
• DPS Special Education programming in compliance with state, federal requirements for first time since 2007 10/6/2011
• Detroit Public Schools pre-K and kindergarten students to participate in sixth annual Read for the Record 10/6/2011
• Friday, Oct. 21 – Detroit Public School League football championships return to Ford Field 10/5/2011
• Detroit Public School League contenders jockey to earn spot in Division semifinals 10/5/2011
• Detroit Public School League salutes Suh, Best and the undefeated Lions 10/4/2011
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra to perform first of three free concerts in Detroit Public Schools on Tuesday 10/3/2011
• William Aldridge Appointed DPS Chief Financial Officer 9/30/2011
• Detroit Public Schools once again engages clergy leaders to drive home “Attendance … Every Day, All Day” message 9/30/2011
• Pershing High’s Hill first girls’ two-time winner as PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 9/29/2011
• Cass Tech frosh QB Campbell named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 9/29/2011
• Dr. Benjamin Carson dedicates new Dr. Benjamin Carson High School for Science and Medicine, host a forum with students 9/29/2011
• Qualified DPS parents must submit crucial survey by September 30 to preserve valuable tutoring, transportation and other services 9/27/2011
• DPS educational, fiscal reforms are making a difference for Detroit students, says Education Nation panel 9/26/2011
• Three celebrations planned this week for new and renovated schools in the $500.5 million bond construction program 9/26/2011
• Kettering High’s Rapheal Sanders comes to the rescue as PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 9/22/2011
• Cass Tech volleyball MVP Aaliya Davidson named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 9/22/2011
• DPS draws thousands of new students, demonstrating that parents and students are attracted to district’s new initiatives, offerings 9/22/2011
• Detroit Public Schools to be featured during nationally broadcast Education Nation Summit in New York City Sept. 25-27 9/21/2011
• King vs. Cass Tech game is PSL football version of “Ohio State and Michigan” 9/21/2011
• Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Michigan Restaurant Association and ProStart partner with DPS to hire students, help them build careers 9/20/2011
• Crime-related activity down 37 percent on Detroit Public Schools campuses, as compared to first two weeks of school last year 9/20/2011
• DPS attendance rising steadily, increasing more than 15,000 students since the first day of instruction 9/16/2011
• Through social media, more than 100 pastors, principals, parents, athletes and community leaders are blanketing Detroit with DPS safety message 9/16/2011
• 11 Defendants Charged in 10 New DPS Cases 9/15/2011
• Southwestern High’s two-way standout Marino Waters named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 9/15/2011
• New DPS Parent Resource Center workshops to help parents prepare their children for the MEAP and the new school 9/15/2011
• Doug Ross named DPS’ new Chief Innovation Officer 9/14/2011
• DPS attendance increases sharply 9/13/2011
• King High’s Dennis Norfleet named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week for the third time 9/8/2011
• DPS to blanket community with safety message through partnership with DPTV, WRCJ-FM and hundreds of principals, pastors and community leaders 9/7/2011
• Parents and community join Emergency Manager Roy Roberts on a tour of three of the new and renovated schools 9/3/2011
• DPS, major church leaders and many pastors announce an attendance initiative and “School Readiness Sunday” at churches across Detroit Sept. 4 9/2/2011
• Finney QB Kendrick Mingo named PSL boys’ Proud Strong Learner of the Week 9/1/2011
• Pershing lineman Monique Howard PSL girls’ Proud Strong Learner of the Week 9/1/2011
• DPS, Detroit Police Department, Michigan State Police and citizen patrollers announce an unprecedented multi-agency/community-wide school safety initiative 8/31/2011
• WITH PHOTOS: Detroit Public Schools celebrates Citywide Ribbon Cutting program for nine new and renovated schools opening next week in the largest grand opening of facilities in the $500.5 million bond construction program 8/30/2011
• Finney vs. Osborn PSL football opener moved to 4 p.m. Thursday at Osborn; Cody to host Southeastern 3 p.m. Friday at Northwestern 8/30/2011
• First Chancellor named for Education Achievement Authority 8/26/2011
• Detroit Public School League football generates early-season interest 8/26/2011
• 135 student workers graduate from construction trades program as part of $500.5 million capital improvement program 8/26/2011
• More than 300 Reading Corps volunteers recognized today for their volunteerism 8/26/2011
• SATURDAY: More than 1,000 marchers to strut down Woodward Avenue as part of Detroit Public Schools’ largest back-to-school parade 8/26/2011
• DPS to hold a “School Readiness” Scavenger Hunt during parade on Saturday 8/25/2011
• Dressing of the Spirit of Detroit in iconic Blue T-shirt begins countdown toward DPS’ Parade, Rally, Education and Enrollment Expo 8/24/2011
• DPS unveils slate of workshops for new high-tech online parent portals that will connect parents to student textbooks, classwork 24-7 8/23/2011
• Hundreds of DPS Title I parents, children to be transported to back-to-school Parade, Rally and Expo on Saturday August 27 8/22/2011
• Local and national corporations collectively contribute more than $175,000 to DPS Parade, Rally and Education and Enrollment Expo 8/22/2011
• PSL Kickoff Showcase features Central vs. Southwestern, Pershing vs. Renaissance to open season Thursday 8/22/2011
• Nearly four dozen attendance agents, parent organizers hits streets to drive home attendance message/get kids to school in high-touch campaign 8/18/2011
• DPS campaign kicks into high gear with newsletters to every household, 65,000 enrollment guides and school location books, enrollment van roll-arounds, radio spots, TV commercials and more! 8/17/2011
• Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy Roberts appoints new Chief Contracting and Procurement Officer 8/17/2011
• Detroit Children’s Museum and DPS partner to offer free museum admission for kids, free immunizations, backpacks, flashcard kits during enrollment drive event 8/16/2011
• All K-12 students in DPS to receive free meals, regardless of income, starting this fall under new federal Community Option Program 8/16/2011
• Northwestern and Detroit College Prep High Schools move to transitional space to ensure smooth start to the new school year 8/15/2011
• DPS Education and Enrollment Expo Day to feature expanded parade and rally with Grand Marshal Vickie Winans, Curious George and more 8/12/2011
• Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the new Education Achievement Authority will hold organizational and initial meetings 8/9/2011
• Board appointed for new Education Achievement System 8/4/2011
• MSNBC to present second annual ‘Making the Grade’ special; two-hour show will be at Detroit School of Arts 8/2/2011
• DPS to save $81.8 million through 10 percent wage concession, and 80 percent/20 percent cost sharing for health care benefits and other measures 7/29/2011
• New “I’m In” enrollment drive seeks to educate parents, display Detroit Public Schools competitive advantages, drive home attendance message 7/28/2011
• 558 students graduated Wednesday during DPS City-Wide Summer School Graduation thanks to Extended Day and free DPS Summer School Academy opportunities 7/28/2011
• Detroit Public School League football coaches Media Day set for Aug. 4 7/23/2011
• DPS opens cooling centers in schools to assist families and general public during heat wave 7/19/2011
• DPS high school students have secured nearly $77.4 million in scholarships and grants 7/14/2011
• DPS appoints experienced former U.S Assistant Secretary of Labor, charter operator and University Prep founder to serve as Director of expanded Charter Schools Office 7/13/2011
• DPS-authorized charters to hold community gatherings to tout school revitalization 7/13/2011
• Demolition of former Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School has begun 7/12/2011
• Detroit Public Schools announces board members appointed to new DPS-authorized Renaissance charter schools 7/6/2011
• Southeastern High to honor Bart Scott with football field naming Saturday 7/5/2011
• DPS names Acting Chief Operating Officer as part of transition to create a system of efficient, high-performing schools 6/30/2011
• Former Lion All-Pro Lomas Brown to host camp July 22-23 at King High for Detroit Public School League linemen 6/29/2011
• Cass Tech QB Keith Moore stars with three TD passes in Michigan prep football All-Star game 6/27/2011
• Detroit Public Schools students start work today on construction job sites 6/27/2011
• Detroit Public Schools’ Parent Resource Centers are open for business during the summer 6/27/2011
• Mackenzie community joins DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts for last groundbreaking in $500.5 million capital improvement program 6/27/2011
• Five graduated seniors to represent PSL in 31st annual Michigan High School All-Star football game Saturday at CMU 6/24/2011
• Detroit Public Schools helps students bridge summer learning gap through Virtual Summer Camp 6/24/2011
• Detroit Public Schools budget cuts costs, positions while driving more resources into classrooms and reducing class size at most grade levels 6/23/2011
• DPS names interim Superintendent for Academics, Chief Human Resources Officer 6/22/2011
• The Detroit Public Schools All City Marching Band is back and holding auditions 6/22/2011
• DPS budget hearing to take place June 27 6/22/2011
• DPS Summer Academy 2011 launched today with 38,057 students enrolled, exceeding district targets by more than 2,200 students 6/21/2011
• Governor, Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager jointly unveil dramatic education reform plan to restructure failing Michigan schools 6/20/2011
• More than 135 Detroit Public Schools students hired to work in DPS summer construction program to attend orientation and safety course 6/17/2011
• DPS announces new operator for Catherine Ferguson Academy, the Gladys Barsamian Preparatory Center and the Hancock Center 6/16/2011
• Detroit Public Schools will celebrate student achievement tonight through the Annual Excellence Awards Banquet 6/16/2011
• Western International loses 3-2 heartbreaker in MHSAA Division 1 baseball quarterfinals 6/15/2011
• Western International to play Tuesday at U-M in MHSAA Division 1 baseball quarterfinals 6/13/2011
• DPS-authorized Renaissance charters to hold Open Houses this week 6/13/2011
• Cass Tech High’s football team, Renaissance High’s Alexis Harris named Detroit Public School League Proud Strong Learners of the Year 6/9/2011
• DPS to celebrate student achievement in the arts with the 42nd Annual Evening Fine Arts 6/9/2011
• DPS selects three charter operators with proven track records for raising student achievement to run the first 5 DPS-authorized Renaissance charters 6/9/2011
• Detroit Public Schools to continue with four-day auction of kitchen equipment, classroom furniture and more 6/8/2011
• Detroit Public School League to host first Proud Strong Learners of the Year Awards program Thursday at 5 p.m. 6/7/2011
• Detroit Public Schools provides parents and students 24-7 access to textbooks, assignments and other educational resources via online portal 6/7/2011
• Detroit Public Schools students to graduate with a high school diploma and associate’s degree 6/3/2011
• Denby High School graduates receive diploma in historic 1930s auditorium as part of $16.5 million renovation project 6/3/2011
• Mumford High’s boys, Cass Tech High’s girls win PSL track and field championships 5/31/2011
• Perry’s 30 leads Renaissance High to fourth consecutive PSL boys’ golf title 5/31/2011
• Detroit Parent Network and Detroit Public Schools will hold First Birthday events June 1 to celebrate big gains in parental involvement 5/31/2011
• DPS announces program details for new Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine and Detroit Collegiate Prep School 5/31/2011
• Western High’s perfect pitcher Phelps named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 5/30/2011
• Renaissance home run-hitter Cassandra Nelson PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 5/30/2011
• DPS to celebrate student achievement in academics, the arts and athletics with three big events 5/27/2011
• DPS alters school closure/consolidation plan after broad community input 5/26/2011
• Davis Aerospace holds first-ever National Partnership Signing Day 5/26/2011
• DPS announces immediate suspension of a cashier helper at Cass Technical High School on allegations of stealing food services 5/25/2011
• Renaissance High extends PSL softball reign to seven in a row with 4-3 victory against Cass Tech 5/23/2011
• Phelps’ perfect game earns Western’s fourth consecutive PSL baseball title 5/20/2011
• Second round of residents receiving training to join new DPS-authorized charter schools boards 5/20/2011
• Detroit Public Schools to offer free Summer Academy for 35,840 eligible students 5/18/2011
• Western, Renaissance to play for PSL boys’ baseball title Thursday at Comerica Park 5/18/2011
• John R King presents Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ and Detroit International Academy and Links-Detroit Chapter celebrate honor students Wednesday 5/17/2011
• Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy S. Roberts is on Twitter 5/17/2011
• Marcus Garvey Principal James A. Hearn (Akiba Nkosi) to receive the Coleman A. Young Foundation 2011 Educator of the Year Award 5/17/2011
• Sam’s Club donates $10,000 to Durfee School, engages stores nationwide to make over library and more as part of DPS Volunteer Business Corps 5/17/2011
• Renaissance, Cass win to set up PSL girls’ softball finale Friday at U-D Mercy 5/16/2011
• DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts on his first day said district must be laser-focused on creating a ‘culture of excellence’ 5/16/2011
• Mumford hurdler Hill named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 5/13/2011
• Renaissance tennis champ Thomas named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 5/13/2011
• DPS strikes articulation agreement with Davenport University, allowing high school students to secure up to 23 college credits upon graduation 5/13/2011
• Partake in the 42nd Annual Evening Fine Arts event June 9, 2011 5/11/2011
• Emergency Manager Robert C. Bobb issues a statement on national report 5/11/2011
• Workers log more than 476,000 hours at 14 active job sites with four school projects 100 percent complete as part of Detroit Public Schools’ $500.5 million capital improvement program 5/9/2011
• Cass Tech 400-meter champion Baxter PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 5/9/2011
• King High second baseman Carlos McSwain named PSL Proud Strong Learner of the Week 5/6/2011
• DPS anti-bullying conference kicks off at Cobo Hall 5/6/2011
• Detroit Parent Network and Detroit Public Schools will hold First Birthday events to celebrate big gains in parental involvement 5/4/2011
• 18 local and national organizations submit bids to transform 50 schools to charters as part of DPS’ Renaissance 2012 plan 5/3/2011
• Detroit Public Schools Foundation receives $1 Million gift from Sodexo School Services 5/3/2011
• Detroit Public School League “School Spirit Night” Thursday May 19 at Comerica Park 5/3/2011
• Detroit Public Schools Foundation Launches Appeal With A Twist 5/2/2011
• First 50 residents to receive first-ever training Saturday to join new DPS-authorized charter schools boards 4/30/2011
• Detroit Public Schools launches first phase of massive technology upgrades to bring 40,000 laptop computers to 57 schools 4/27/2011
• DPS to hold large two-day auction for hundreds of items of kitchen equipment 4/26/2011
• DPS’ Pasteur Elementary students head to Florida for final Endeavor space shuttle launch 4/26/2011
• DPS shows rapid progress with Renaissance 2012, filling to capacity its first board leadership training, conducting 67 charter operator site visits and more 4/21/2011
• National Charter Schools Institute to offer leadership training for DPS Renaissance schools board members 4/18/2011
• Honor Roll students at The Collegiate Academy of Mathematics, Science & Technology at Osborn meet with Detroit Mayor Dave Bing 4/18/2011
• Schools to be on break next week but Parent Resource Centers are open for business with workshops to help parents 4/15/2011
• DPS takes fiscally-responsible step in preparation to trim workforce by sending 5,714 lay-off and non-renewal notices 4/14/2011
• DPS draws 70 organizations to Renaissance 2012 Bidders Conference for experienced, interested charter operators for up to 45 schools 4/14/2011
• Cody Medicine and Community Health students experienced first annual health care conference with experts from Children’s Hospital of Michigan 4/13/2011
• Complete Well Child Physicals available at nine locations during school Easter break 4/13/2011
• Detroit Public Schools offers first look inside a PreK to 8 facility in the $500.5 million bond construction program; Brightmoor community tours new $20.5 million Gompers PreK to 8 School 4/13/2011
• School is closed today, Wednesday, April 13, at Southeastern High School due to a power outage 4/13/2011
• Bethune Fitzgerald Academy students to participate in first-ever High School Bound program 4/12/2011
• DPS issues groundbreaking Request for Proposals, seeking experienced charter operators that have met rigorous standards for student achievement and more for Renaissance 2012 Plan 4/7/2011
• Rutherford and Mae C. Jemison schools will close at 12:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 6, due to a power outage 4/6/2011
• Renaissance High’s baseball team celebrates winning Comerica Bank’s $10,000 Grand Slam Grant 4/5/2011
• Nationally-experienced association, charter leader to guide Detroit Public Schools’ Renaissance 2012 plan 4/4/2011
• DPS to hold workshops for parents on Renaissance 2012 Plan 4/4/2011
• DPS outlines closure plan, identifies 45 ‘Renaissance Schools’ slated for turnaround to charters under plan to radically restructure academically-failing schools 3/30/2011
• Southeastern High’s 23-4 season was fun while it lasted 3/30/2011
• Community Meeting for Munger PreK to 8 in Southwest Detroit as part of $500.5 million bond 3/29/2011
• Detroit Children’s Museum to unveil second floor open air mezzanine expansion through new "Up North" exhibit Tuesday 3/28/2011
• “Diana Ross,” “Aretha Franklin”, “Henry Ford” and “Gerald Ford” to recruit for DPS Alumni Association in front of Spirit of Detroit on Wednesday, March 30 3/26/2011
• Strategic partnership expert to lead Detroit Public Schools’ Volunteer Business Corps program under agreement with Skillman Foundation, Detroit Regional Chamber 3/25/2011
• Cass Tech Demolition Spurs Sale of Commemorative Bricks; Detroit Public Schools Foundation to Expand Program 3/25/2011
• Southeastern marches into Class A boys’ basketball state semifinals with 73-51 rout of No. 1-ranked Romulus 3/23/2011
• Demolition of former Cass Technical High School begins 3/23/2011
• DPS parent news hotline gets a makeover with the "voice" of WRCJ-FM 3/22/2011
• Renaissance girls, Southeastern boys out to prove PSL’s best is good enough to win Class A state basketball titles 3/17/2011
• DPS parent involvement adds up! 3/16/2011
• Renaissance advances to Class A girls’ basketball state semifinals; Southeastern, Cody meet today in Class A boys’ regional 3/16/2011
• Detroit Public Schools Foundation Launches Champions Club; Celebrity Endorsements Support Critical Programs 3/15/2011
• Southeastern vs. Cody rematch set for Wednesday in Class A regional title game; Renaissance and Pershing girls in Class A state quarterfinal doubleheader today at U-D Mercy 3/15/2011
• DPS dramatically expands student participation in regional science fair; 568 students from 69 schools to display projects 3/15/2011
• Harron Atkins of Cass Tech wins state Poetry Out Loud Championship 3/14/2011
• Southeastern, Cody featured today in Class A regional; Osborn, Douglass alive in Class B; Renaissance, Pershing girls in state quarterfinals Tuesday 3/14/2011
• Detroit Public Schools Foundation gets charge from GM; First Volt auction funds key programs 3/14/2011
• DPS presents Renaissance Plan 2012 to radically restructure academically-failing schools, significantly reduce operating costs under model to seek charter proposals for 41 schools 3/12/2011
• PSL teams flexing their might in girls’ and boys’ state basketball tournaments 3/11/2011
• Southeastern’s Kearney, Renaissance’s Boyd lead All-PSL basketball teams 3/11/2011
• DPS revamps Career and Technical programming to better prepare students for post-secondary programs, 21st Century jobs 3/11/2011
• DPS website wins a Sunny Award for transparency 3/10/2011
• Class A district boys’ basketball games moved from Cass Tech to King High 3/10/2011
• Chrysler, Edison, Oakman and Murphy schools to participate in pilot Success For All reading program starting this fall 3/10/2011
• New athletic gym completes $8.4 million renovation of Bethune-Fitzgerald Academy 3/9/2011
• DPS Teen Leadership Institute students receive city’s Spirit of Detroit Award 3/8/2011
• DPS Volunteer Business Corps surpasses goal of finding one business or community partner for each school 3/8/2011
• Pershing, King, Renaissance carry PSL banner into tonight’s Class A girls’ basketball regional openers 3/8/2011
• Detroit Public Schools opens schools for tours and updates in the $500.5 million capital improvement program 3/7/2011
• No margin for error: Southeastern looks to right the PSL champion’s ship in boys’ basketball Class A state playoffs 3/4/2011
• Dr. Seuss to take over the Detroit Children’s Museum for a birthday bash 3/4/2011
• Nearly 2,600 DPS students enrolled in college classes at their schools through new program with Wayne County Community College 3/4/2011
• Detroit Public Schools completes $231 million short term cash flow financing, ensuring the district will make payroll, meet obligations 3/3/2011
• Opening of new Drew Transition Center marks upgrade in building, programming to serve adult special-needs students 3/1/2011
• Southeastern faces Warren De La Salle Thursday at Cass Tech for Operation Friendship boys’ basketball city title; Renaissance wins girls’ championship 2/28/2011
• Renaissance, Pershing lead PSL girls’ basketball teams into MHSAA district tournament play 2/28/2011
• Renaissance vs. Farmington Hills Mercy in Operation Friendship girls’ basketball game Friday 2/24/2011
• Robert Bobb issues statement on National Assessment for Educational Progress science results 2/24/2011
• Finney High School Demolition Starts Today; The new $46.3 million Finney Crockett High School will be built on the same site 2/24/2011
• DPS parent and family workshops continue through Midwinter break at Parent Resource Centers 2/24/2011
• Sodexo and Partners Begin Work at DPS under New Contract 2/23/2011
• Detroit Public Schools gives first behind-the-scenes look at design features of nine schools under $500.5 million bond construction program 2/23/2011
• DPS reaches 62 percent graduation rate, the highest since state began new cohort methodology in 2007 2/22/2011
• All 5,500 DPS juniors to receive free ACT Online learning log-ins to prepare for the college-entrance exam 2/18/2011
• Renaissance regroups against Pershing to win third PSL girls’ basketball title in a row; overtime thriller heightens anticipation for ‘Big D’ boys’ finale 2/18/2011
• DPS students, staff receive city’s Spirit of Detroit Award 2/17/2011
• Experienced search firm will identify candidates for five key DPS positions 2/16/2011
• Unbeaten Pershing seeks to end Renaissance’s two-year reign in Thursday’s ‘Big D’ girls’ title game 2/16/2011
• Evening programs will be closed today, Tuesday Feb. 15, at Detroit Public Schools’ Trix and Adult Education Center East due to a power outage 2/15/2011
• DPS and Detroit Parent Network announce parent and family workshops will run during Midwinter break; unveil data showing 10,000 visits to 10-month-old centers 2/15/2011
• Glass goes in at the new Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School 2/14/2011
• PNC Bank employees’ clothing drive benefits DPS pre-K students 2/14/2011
• Cody High School and the Second Chance program will be closed on Monday, Feb. 14 due to ongoing work from a water main break 2/13/2011
• PSL ‘Big D’ basketball semifinals set: (Girls) Renaissance vs. Mumford, 5 p.m., Pershing vs. King, 7:30 p.m., Monday; (Boys) Cody vs. Ford, 5 p.m., Southeastern vs. King, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday 2/12/2011
• 3 DPS teams vie for nationals at Urban Debate League qualifying tournament at Wayne State University 2/11/2011
• DPS Employees Come out in Full Force for Job Fair 2/11/2011
• Finney High cross-country skiers win 11 medals at Michigan Special Olympics Winter Games in Traverse City 2/11/2011
• Due to a water main break, Cody School will close today, Friday, February 11, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. The Second Chance Program has been cancelled. 2/11/2011
• Ninety Six Percent of DPS Employees Attend First Four Days of Job Fair; Contingent notifications to begin next week 2/11/2011
• PSL ‘Big D’ boys’ basketball tournament quarterfinals Friday at Cass Tech and Renaissance High; girls’ semis 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday 2/10/2011
• Twenty-three Detroit Public schools to be featured in last Excellent Schools Detroit’s School Shopper Fair Saturday 2/10/2011
• Detroit Public School League pays tribute to Class of 2011 college football scholarship recipients 2/10/2011
• Job Fair for DPS Employees Successful Through First Two Days; More than half of DPS employees complete application process 2/9/2011
• Testimony of Robert C. Bobb, Emergency Financial Manager for the Detroit Public Schools, for the Joint House and Senate Education Committee 2/9/2011
• Community artisans salvage bricks, limestone archways at Munger/Chadsey demolition site for a community garden in Southwest Detroit 2/9/2011
• Unbeaten Pershing High leads girls’ field into today’s "Big D" quarterfinals 2/9/2011
• Robert Bobb to testify before Joint Senate and House Education Committee in Lansing Wednesday and present a speech on the DPS turnaround in Kalamazoo 2/8/2011
• Top seeds Southeastern, Cody to make their "Big D" debuts today at 4 p.m. 2/8/2011
• “Diana Ross,” “Aretha Franklin,” “Henry Ford” and “Gerald Ford” to recruit for DPS Alumni Association Wednesday for first-ever Drop and Drive event 2/7/2011
• Detroit Public Schools, Robert Bobb detail further outsourcing cost savings and advantages 2/7/2011
• Three DPS high schools receiving major renovations to classrooms as part of the $500.5 million capital improvement project ; 130 classrooms to be renovated 2/7/2011
• Twenty-three Detroit Public schools featured in Excellent Schools Detroit’s Parent School Shopper Fair Saturday 2/4/2011
• Detroit Public Schools will be open tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 4. 2/3/2011
• PSL’s ‘Big D’ boys’ basketball tourney starts Friday at 4 p.m.; girls’ second-round games set for Saturday at 11 a.m. 2/3/2011
• Detroit Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 2/3/2011
• Detroit Public School League sends 21 scholarship players into college football 2/2/2011
• Detroit Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 2/1/2011
• PSL to recognize college-bound football scholar-athletes Feb. 9 after weather forces cancellation of National Letter of Intent signing ceremony 2/1/2011
• DPS cancels all after-school activities tonight that do not conclude by 6 p.m. 2/1/2011
• Twenty-three Detroit Public schools to be featured in Excellent Schools Detroit’s Parent School Shopper Fair Saturday 2/1/2011
• Demolition has begun on former Munger/Chadsey complex to make way for the new Munger Pre-K-8 in a thriving section of Southwest Detroit 2/1/2011
• Bobb order targets conflicts of interest by certain prohibiting contracts involving current or recent employees, officials 2/1/2011
• DPS Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb named among "The Grio’s 100: History Makers in the Making" for 2011 2/1/2011
• DPS and SCLC-Michigan send 50,000 pledge cards to parents, asking them to stomp out childhood obesity 1/31/2011
• Detroit Public Schools seeks to charter a public boarding school for fall 2012 1/31/2011
• DPS Volunteer Business Corps grows; First volunteer training session to be held Friday February 4 1/28/2011
• "Big D" PSL girls’ basketball tournament resumes Wednesday with eight games 1/28/2011
• DPS to Save $75 Million from Five-Year Contract for School Maintenance and Engineering Services 1/27/2011
• Randolph Career Technical Center breaks ground for house being built on school site 1/26/2011
• DPS Volunteer Business Corps to hold kickoff on Thursday 1/26/2011
• Renaissance High softball assistant coach Holmes to receive prestigious award 1/25/2011
• DPS, Wayne County Community College District expand dual enrollment opportunities for high school students 1/25/2011
• DPS schools poised to go "green" in second annual AT&T Project ReDirectory phone book recycling program 1/24/2011
• U.S. Education official visits Detroit Public Schools 1/21/2011
• DPS Boys’ Basketball Middle School Jamboree Saturday at Kettering High 1/21/2011
• New $5.6 million DPS police headquarters and command center opens after six months, providing improved 24-hour security system to enhance public safety on campuses for all students and staff district-wide 1/20/2011
• 1,250 out-of-district students come to DPS to take entry test for district’s premier high schools 1/19/2011
• The "Big D" PSL basketball tourney finals set for Renaissance (girls) and Cass Tech (boys) Feb. 17-18 1/18/2011
• NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to premiere "On the Shoulders of Giants" Wednesday at Renaissance High 1/18/2011
• Central Collegiate Academy launches unique partnership with Subway Corp. to have a University of Subway on site 1/18/2011
• DPS Volunteer Business Corps grows; Gardner White Furniture, Tapper’s Diamonds become first Platinum sponsors with $20,000 gift 1/18/2011
• New Conflict Resolution Initiative aims to reduce bullying, violence throughout Detroit Public Schools 1/14/2011
• Robert C. Bobb has verified the need for special education bus attendants for 185 DPS students and will not proceed with any layoffs 1/13/2011
• Mark Twain School launches new class to teach students and parents about healthy meals 1/13/2011
• Michigan SCLC and DPS announce partnership in support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s ‘Let’s Move!’ campaign 1/13/2011
• DPS schools hold workshops to prepare students for Michigan Merit Exam 1/13/2011
• New visitor badge system in DPS high schools, career technical centers aims to make school buildings safer 1/12/2011
• DPS Police Department, Office of Inspector General policing, investigative techniques yield high rate of arrests for B&E’s, sharp drop in computer thefts 1/11/2011
• Banks, major university, hotel partner with DPS in new Volunteer Business Corps aimed at improving student achievement 1/6/2011
• DPS school launches ground-breaking program to offer students individualized scheduling based on academic performance data 1/5/2011
• DPS launches new community e-newsletter Friday 1/5/2011
• DPS to purchase 40,000 laptop computers for teachers, students in grades 6-12 1/4/2011
• DPS Technology Infusion Q&A 1/4/2011

2010

• Detroit Public Schools students to build a house on a school site as a service-learning project; School seeks donations 12/29/2010
• King High bows to Chicago girls’ basketball powerhouse in PSL Holiday Hoops Classic 12/28/2010
• Pershing High girls win 67-64 in double OT to highlight first six games of PSL Holiday Hoops Classic 12/27/2010
• Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High to host Second Annual Legacy March to honor slain civil rights leader, school’s namesake 12/27/2010
• New DPS Alumni Association adds online payment option 12/21/2010
• 95 percent of DPS school redesign plans receive state approval 12/20/2010
• Major Construction in Progress at Detroit Public Schools 12/20/2010
• Detroit Public Schools to launch Volunteer Business Corps in January 12/17/2010
• Rick Hendrick Buys First Volt Offered for Public Sale; $225,000 Bid in Auction Benefits Detroit Public Schools Foundation 12/16/2010
• DPS’ Cooke Elementary to be closed Wednesday, Dec. 15 12/14/2010
• Chevrolet Volt Charity Auction to benefit Detroit Public Schools Foundation closed at $225,000 12/14/2010
• Pershing High alum Steve Smith to help dedicate school’s new scoreboard 12/14/2010
• Second annual PSL Holiday Hoops Classic set for Dec. 27-28 at Cass Tech 12/14/2010
• Detroit Public Schools are open today, Tuesday, Dec. 14. 12/14/2010
• DPS after-school programs and athletic contests, practices cancelled Monday, Dec. 13 12/13/2010
• DPS offers workshops to teach parents to use new take-home academic toolkits for holiday break enrichment 12/13/2010
• GM Foundation Donates $27.1 Million to Help Raise Graduation Rates 12/10/2010
• Detroit Public Schools Foundation launches first commemorative brick program to benefit Cass Tech High School 12/10/2010
• "On the Road to Success" tutoring program starts Saturday for Detroit Public School League scholar-athletes 12/8/2010
• DPS to open Parent Resource Center in Southwest Detroit 12/7/2010
• Upcoming edition of the "DPS: Backstage" radio program to feature Cass Tech Men’s Glee Club 12/7/2010
• PSL ranked high and mighty in girls, boys basketball 12/7/2010
• Detroit Public Schools Foundation’s first annual appeal invites community to join in support of DPS students 12/6/2010
• Robert Bobb issues a statement on judge’s ruling 12/6/2010
• DPS extends registration deadline for Alumni Association contest 12/6/2010
• Apprenticeship Career Fair to be held December 8; Detroiters ages 18 to 25 interested in a skilled trades career can register with Local affiliates 12/3/2010
• Energy Works Michigan, DPS launch solar panel project at Cass Tech 12/3/2010
• First Chevrolet Volt for sale to be auctioned online, benefitting math and sciences education in Detroit Public Schools 11/30/2010
• DPS students to participate in innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math subjects this week through rollout of new Chevy Volt, launch of solar panel project at Cass Tech 11/29/2010
• DPS student talent to be showcased in Thanksgiving Day parade 11/24/2010
• Gift of Reading program still needs 15,000 more books to reach its goal to donate a book to every DPS student in grades PreK-3 11/23/2010
• DPS Parent Resource Centers to hold holiday festivals, turkey and gift card raffles, and workshops for parents on ‘stretching dollars through the holidays, keeping kids on track academically’ 11/22/2010
• Crockett, with assist from Osborn, and unbeaten Cass Tech carry PSL’s banner into MHSAA football state semifinals 11/19/2010
• Cass Tech, University of Michigan vocal ensembles to perform together as part of the new Brothers in Song partnership 11/17/2010
• Detroit Public Schools raising standards, participation in STEM areas; district invites students to Nov. 20 science fair workshop 11/16/2010
• Half million-plus donation from First Student to DPS Foundation resurrects dormant All-City High School Marching Band 11/12/2010
• Win-win weekend for PSL football teams in state playoffs 11/12/2010
• Cass Tech featured as WDIV-TV’s "Football Frenzy" Game of the Week 11/11/2010
• PSL’s top basketball talents sign up early for college 11/11/2010
• Durfee, Stewart, Bates win DPS girls’ basketball Jamboree 11/8/2010
• Four PSL teams still vying in MHSAA state football playoffs 11/4/2010
• DPS suspends principal amid allegations she paid teachers for hours never worked 11/4/2010
• DPS unveils two luxury buses donated to Detroit Public School League, highlights league transformation 11/4/2010
• DPS, Preservation Wayne and developers to hold Reuse 101 workshop on transforming old school buildings 11/3/2010
• Public Service Announcement thanks voters for approving Proposal S for students, jobs one year later in $500.5 million capital improvement program 11/2/2010
• Sale of online tickets to "School Pride" premiere to end at 5 p.m. today 11/2/2010
• Detroit Free Press’ Gift of Reading Program to donate 25,000 books to DPS in the organization’s largest donation to date 11/1/2010
• Spain middle school students to hear military academy boxers; GM exec to donate $10,000 to DPS Foundation 10/29/2010
• Former DPS executive, several others named in indictment 10/28/2010
• DPS announces details of $46.3 million Finney Crockett High School and signs final construction project contract less than one year after voters approved Proposal S 10/28/2010
• DPS to open eighth Parent Resource Center, print 30,000 new “I’m In” key chain rewards cards to spur parent involvement 10/27/2010
• Detroit Public School League Football Final Standings & Scores 10/26/2010
• Unbeaten Cass Tech leads eight PSL teams into MHSAA state football playoffs 10/25/2010
• Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley to co-host benefit premiere screening of "School Pride" with Robert Bobb 10/25/2010
• Southwestern’s Sumner, Pershing’s Hill top finishers in PSL cross country meet; Cass Tech, Mumford win team titles 10/21/2010
• PSL football championships Saturday at Northwestern High features Crockett vs. Cass Tech in battle of unbeatens 10/21/2010
• Cass Tech, Renaissance win PSL girls’ swim titles 10/21/2010
• Clark Preparatory Academy receives $100,000 grant for classroom upgrades from Lowe’s, Next Detroit 10/21/2010
• DPS announces details for the $50.3 million Mumford High School 10/21/2010
• More special education students in DPS working toward diplomas with district-wide rollout of Inclusion model of instruction 10/20/2010
• Cass Tech and King High win Battle of the Bands competition 10/20/2010
• Detroit Public Schools and Southwest Detroit celebrate new $22.3 million Munger PreK to 8 School in Southwest Detroit 10/19/2010
• Detroit Public Schools will begin work in November on Cass Tech demo; Artifacts, bricks from building to be preserved 10/19/2010
• Detroit Public Schools to host community celebration 10/19/2010
• Robert Bobb addresses scholar-athletes to reinforce the need to meet new academic standard for athletic eligibility 10/18/2010
• DPS launches citywide Detroit Public Schools Alumni Association 10/18/2010
• DPS to hold teacher recruitment fair; Prospective recruits must fill out online survey for an appointment 10/16/2010
• Ineligible player knocks Douglass out of PSL playoffs 10/15/2010
• Tigers’ great Willie Horton to celebrate his day with visit Monday to alma mater, Northwestern High 10/15/2010
• DPS launches $49.3 million in construction projects at three PreK to 8 schools 10/14/2010
• PSL football semifinals: Douglass vs. Finney, Cass vs. Cody, Southwestern vs. Central, Crockett vs. King 10/14/2010
• DPS to administer PSAT test to ninth graders for the first time 10/12/2010
• Unbeatens Cass Tech, Crockett and Douglass lead eight-team PSL football playoff field 10/11/2010
• DPS attendance agents go door-to-door to talk to parents to ensure full-time student attendance beyond Count Day 10/8/2010
• DPS to hold premiere screening of NBC’s "School Pride" episode featuring CMA; Proceeds to benefit DPS Foundation, CMA 10/8/2010
• Training and elections of the Delegates for District Wide Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) to be held Saturday 10/8/2010
• Robert Bobb to appear on WDIV’s Flashpoint on Sunday 10/8/2010
• Positions up for grabs in final games before PSL football playoffs 10/7/2010
• King’s Sterrett, Cass Tech reign in PSL boys’ tennis 10/7/2010
• Detroit Public Schools pre-K and kindergarten students participate in fifth annual Read for the Record on Thursday October 7 10/7/2010
• Booker’s 46 leads Renaissance to PSL girls’ golf title 10/7/2010
• DPS secures funding for all 18 school construction projects, saving taxpayers $67.48 million in interest for its $500.5 million capital improvement program 10/6/2010
• Detroit International Academy, DPS’ all-girls K-12 school, holds an open house 10/6/2010
• New school-based health clinic opens at DPS’ Schulze Academy 10/6/2010
• Haitian pastor visited DPS’ Beard Early Childhood Center to thank students and staff for raising money after earthquake 10/5/2010
• Cass Technical students will monitor new solar panels through live web-stream 10/5/2010
• Detroit Public Schools launches two new radio programs; "DPS Backstage" and "Inside DPS" increase student programming on WRCJ 90.9 FM 10/5/2010
• Cass, Crockett, Douglass last three PSL unbeaten teams entering prep football season’s Week 6 slate of games 9/30/2010
• Detroit Public Schools and the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announce new Teen Courts and Safe Schools Project 9/29/2010
• Target to provide $20,000 in gift cards to DPS parents who bring their children for a full day on Count Day; parents to be randomly selected 9/28/2010
• Governor Granholm applauds Teach For America’s efforts to expand educational opportunities for Detroit schools 9/24/2010
• DPS to open two new high schools next fall with funding from Michigan Future Schools 9/24/2010
• King and Cass Tech primed for marquee PSL football showdown Friday at 5 p.m 9/23/2010
• Cass Tech at King PSL Game of the Week changed to 5 p.m. start Friday 9/23/2010
• Detroit Public Schools Educational Transformation story will go national this weekend on "Meet the Press" 9/22/2010
• DPS schools showcase their offerings with Open House events 9/21/2010
• 10 Defendants Charged in DPS laptop theft scheme 9/21/2010
• DPS urges more parents to apply for meal programs 9/20/2010
• Cass Tech, King can’t afford a slipup heading into next Friday’s showdown 9/16/2010
• Two DPS preK-8 schools partner with Johns Hopkins University, other agencies on a nationally-proven program to raise student achievement 9/16/2010
• Unbeatens Cody, Crockett collide Friday in PSL Game of the Week 9/9/2010
• U-M concussion seminar Sept. 12 open to parents, athletes, school personnel 9/2/2010
• Cass Tech, Central in PSL football showdown Friday at Renaissance High 9/2/2010
• DPS to partner with Detroit Science Center to offer free admission 9/2/2010
• Construction underway, one major renovation complete and 100% of remaining contracts out to bid for construction projects under $500.5 million capital improvement program 9/2/2010
• Detroit Public Schools completes first renovation under $500.5 million capital improvement program 9/2/2010
• Former DPS principal, accountant charged with embezzling from Randolph CTC 8/31/2010
• Detroit Public Schools open their doors to tout ‘Great Things Happening’ 8/30/2010
• DPS Student workers graduate from construction trades program as part of $500.5 million capital improvement program 8/27/2010
• PSL’s Crockett High faces tough test in nonleague football season opener 8/25/2010
• DPS ninth graders get introduction to high school in transition program 8/24/2010
• DPS’ Back to School Parade and Rally to double in size and include floats, clowns, bands and more 8/24/2010
• DPS to assign homework in grades 3-8 before school year begins 8/23/2010
• DPS reaches out to non-resident students with enrollment campaign 8/20/2010
• Spirit of Detroit statue will be dressed in a DPS "I’m In, We’re In" T-shirt as part of Detroit Public Schools’ enrollment campaign 8/19/2010
• Nationally-syndicated radio show star Rickey Smiley to emcee DPS Rally following the second annual Back to School Parade 8/17/2010
• DPS to close or transform under-performing schools 8/16/2010
• DPS is inviting school and community groups and other organizations to be considered for the district’s Back to School Parade 8/14/2010
• DPS teachers to hold Enrollment Fair for Palmer Park Preparatory Academy, a new teacher-led school 8/13/2010
• Higher academic standard for DPS athletic eligibility begins in 2011 8/11/2010
• DPS and community residents invited to paint the town blue as part of "I’m In" 2.0 campaign 8/11/2010
• DPS will host a Recognition Picnic and Re-enrollment Event for Reading Corps volunteers 8/10/2010
• Osborn small, upper schools to stay in current location for two years 8/10/2010
• DPS launches "I’m In" 2.0 campaign, a renewed neighborhood-based, grassroots recruitment/retention initiative 8/9/2010
• Detroit-area businesses donate over $1M in materials and services toward makeover of Communications and Media Arts High School 8/5/2010
• DPS to create College Counseling Suites in every high school 8/5/2010
• More than 2,000 applicants show interest in DPS Priority Schools; Application deadline extended 8/5/2010
• DPS makes AYP as a district for the 2009-10 school year; New status shows academic reforms are working 8/4/2010
• Detroit Public Schools to improve safety, save $4.5 million through new contract for school security 8/2/2010
• Nearly 500 applicants show interest in DPS Priority Schools 7/30/2010
• ‘School Pride’ makeover of CMA High School begins Sunday 7/30/2010
• FBI, Michigan State Police veterans tapped to lead DPS Inspector General operations 7/30/2010
• Detroit Public Schools seventh graders to be taught Pre-Algebra starting this fall under district’s Academic Plan 7/30/2010
• Detroit Public Schools begins hiring for Priority Schools 7/29/2010
• Department of Justice, Detroit Police Department, Detroit Public Schools and Wayne Mediation join forces with MADE Men to keep kids safe in school 7/29/2010
• Students and staff from Roberto Clemente Academy present dogs from DPS’ K-9 unit with bullet proof vests 7/28/2010
• DPS summer school enrollment rises 22 percent 7/28/2010
• Three DPS high schools will receive $60.3 million in extensive renovations, modern classrooms 7/26/2010
• Detroit Public Schools’ summer school classes will release at noon today, July 23, due to a heat wave. 7/23/2010
• DPS to launch brick preservation program and fundraiser 7/22/2010
• Volunteers to build revolutionary playground at DPS’ Paul Robeson-Malcolm X Academy 7/22/2010
• DPS to expand instructional time in math, reading to 90 minutes for K-8 grades under Academic Plan this fall 7/21/2010
• DPS to hold "meet and greet" Thursday for teachers interested in working in teacher-led school 7/21/2010
• Second phase of DPS Open Enrollment Initiative under way 7/20/2010
• PNC Family Fun Days to offer free admission at Detroit Children’s Museum July 24 7/20/2010
• DPS seeks high-quality tutoring, enrichment services for students 7/19/2010
• Detroit Public Schools awards $180.4 million for 10 construction projects 7/17/2010
• Detroit Public Schools to open new $5.6 million police command center 7/16/2010
• DPS Emergency Financial Manager issues call for volunteers to give Communication and Media Arts High School a makeover 7/15/2010
• Detroit Public Schools puts closed school buildings up for sale, lease 7/14/2010
• Detroit Public Schools break ground on two PreK to 8 schools 7/9/2010
• Six DPS high schools to have extended hours July 19 to August 27 7/8/2010
• DPS to open new teacher-led school, which will focus on excellent teaching and have extended hours, robust curriculum 7/8/2010
• Detroit Public Schools students hired for summer apprenticeships in $500.5 million capital improvement project 7/7/2010
• 52 DPS schools to get new principals this fall 7/6/2010
• DPS summer school classes to have early release Wednesday and Thursday due to heat wave 7/6/2010
• Detroit Public Schools Open Enrollment begins July 6 7/1/2010
• Central High’s Eric Crume earns "Rock" at Joe Cullen Big Man football camp 6/30/2010
• Test scores rise following DPS school closures, mergers 6/24/2010
• DPS Office of Emergency Financial Manager to present 2010-2011 budget 6/24/2010
• DPS school news briefs 6/24/2010
• Construction to start on first two new PreK-8 schools in $500.5 million capital improvement project 6/24/2010
• Detroit Children’s Museum, a partnership with Science Center and DPS, to hold re-opening, block party 6/23/2010
• Detroit Public Schools break ground on first school in $500.5 Million Capital Improvement Project 6/18/2010
• DPS to hold huge warehouse auction on Saturday 6/17/2010
• Crockett High receiver Lippett honored as All-Star Game leader 6/17/2010
• Deadline is EXTENDED for DPS parents to submit contact information and to be eligible for Target gifts cards 6/17/2010
• DPS to launch Summer Academy 2010 on Tuesday; Enrollment open to high school students from other districts 6/15/2010
• DPS to give away $25,000 in Target gift cards as incentive to parents to submit contact information for important communications 6/11/2010
• DPS Extended Day program adds 776 graduates to the Class of 2010 6/10/2010
• Communication and Media Arts High School chosen to receive makeover on new NBC series "School Pride" 6/10/2010
• Detroit Tigers to honor King High outfielder Mark Brown 6/10/2010
• DPS ‘I’m In’ enrollment campaign wins top prize at Effie Awards, beating hundreds of national campaigns 6/9/2010
• 1,100 turn out for Detroit Public Schools’ Skills Trades Resource Fair 6/9/2010
• Murphy Elementary/Middle to hold Walk to School Day June 10 6/8/2010
• DPS ‘I’m In’ campaign wins 2010 Gold Medallion Award from National School Public Relations Association 6/8/2010
• Detroit Public Schools Master Facilities Plan undergoes significant changes following input from community 6/7/2010
• Cass Tech, Osborn still queens of PSL girls’ tennis 6/4/2010
• Detroit Public Schools to auction commercial kitchen equipment 6/3/2010
• DPS to hold Skilled Trades Resource Fair June 9 6/2/2010
• Mark Twain School wins complete Target School Library makeover 5/28/2010
• Mumford boys as usual, Cass Tech girls win PSL track and field championships 5/28/2010
• DPS’ $500.5 million capital improvement project to start on three Detroit Public Schools 5/27/2010
• PNC foundation to invest $2.1 million in preschool science, arts programs for DPS 5/27/2010
• Bullock leads the pack in today’s PSL track and field meet at Renaissance High 5/27/2010
• Western captures third consecutive PSL baseball title on DPS Family Fun Day 5/26/2010
• PSL track and field prelims Tuesday at Renaissance 5/24/2010
• King’s Brown a player to watch in PSL baseball title game at Comerica Park 5/24/2010
• Renaissance extends girls’ softball reign 5/24/2010
• DPS Family Fun Day features first Comerica night game for PSL boys’ baseball title 5/21/2010
• Robert Bobb calls for communitywide effort in response to district performance on National Assessment of Educational Progress 5/20/2010
• DPS’ former Newberry School to be demolished 5/20/2010
• Frederick Douglass Academy extends invitation to Open House 5/20/2010
• Unbeatens Renaissance, Cass Tech collide for PSL girls’ softball title 5/19/2010
• First DPS’ Huge Vehicle Auction in eight years set for Tuesday at two locations 5/19/2010
• Detroit Public Schools hosts school tour, culinary competition as part of national Farm to Cafeteria conference in Detroit 5/17/2010
• Detroit Public Schools showcases student talent at 41st annual An Evening of Fine Arts 5/15/2010
• Detroit Public Schools reaches transportation settlement 5/14/2010
• Sunny weather provides perfect setting for Special Olympics Detroit games 5/14/2010
• Special Olympics Detroit games set for Friday at Renaissance High 5/12/2010
• Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz to hold master classes for jazz ensemble students in Detroit Public Schools 5/12/2010
• Detroit Public Schools announces 2010 summer school program 5/10/2010
• Mann Elementary tribute stirs emotions of fallen police officer’s comrades 5/7/2010
• Detroit Public Schools honors its top graduates 5/7/2010
• Teach for America returns to Detroit 5/6/2010
• Mann Elementary pays tribute to slain, wounded police officers 5/6/2010
• Audit of DPS basketball gate receipts finds lack of control over funds 5/6/2010
• A Message from Robert Bobb During Teacher Appreciation Week 5/5/2010
• Demolitions continue Tuesday on vacant Detroit Public Schools buildings; 10 buildings to be torn down by June 5/4/2010
• Demolitions begin on vacant Detroit Public Schools buildings; 10 buildings to be torn down by June 5/3/2010
• Bloomfield Hills’ Way Elementary PTO shows support of DPS’ Volunteer Reading Corps by donating 1,000 books 4/30/2010
• Community leaders to develop strategies for fighting teen violence at May 3 town hall meeting 4/29/2010
• DPS to open three additional Parent Resource Centers next week 4/28/2010
• Detroit Public Schools’ ‘I’m In’ campaign wins 3 Effie awards 4/28/2010
• Mumford High’s boys lead PSL showing in Shumake Relays 4/27/2010
• Operating Engineers, Educational Office Employees ratify new cost-saving contracts with Detroit Public Schools 4/27/2010
• Renaissance High School band departs Wednesday for European tour 4/27/2010
• Detroit Public Schools makes push to increase attendance 4/23/2010
• A message from Robert Bobb to parents on the court order halting the academic plan 4/20/2010
• Detroit businessman Abner McWhorter III announces third annual Perfect Attendance Scholarships for DPS grads 4/19/2010
• Detroit Public Schools celebrates 40th anniversary of Earth Day with City of Detroit and Recycle Here! 4/19/2010
• DPS agreement, executive order encourage contractors, unions to give Detroit residents priority in hiring for bond program 4/19/2010
• Thousands of DPS students to be immediately impacted by court order 4/17/2010
• Motor City Makeover recruits students, schools to help clean up Detroit 4/15/2010
• DPS to open two new Parent Resource Centers today 4/15/2010
• Time change announced for DPS town hall meeting on April 19 4/15/2010
• Detroit Public Schools adds more meetings to introduce community to ambitious five-year Academic Plan 4/9/2010
• DPS to open three Parent Resource Centers next week 4/7/2010
• DPS begins abatement on schools slated for demolition 4/7/2010
• CMA grad Cameron Burt returns home to play in NCAA "Frozen Four" 4/6/2010
• NCAA "Frozen Four" book drive to benefit DPS students 4/1/2010
• Free physical exams available for DPS student-athletes April 5-9 4/1/2010
• Appling among McDonald’s prep All-Americans on ESPN 3/31/2010
• Denby High’s tourney endsin Class A state semifinals 3/29/2010
• DPS issues a request for proposals on the new Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School project 3/28/2010
• Detroit Public Schools to hold informational sessions on Academic Plan 3/26/2010
• Tom Joyner will spend Monday morning in DPS and announce support for DPS’ 2010 I’m In campaign 3/26/2010
• DPS will begin demolition on 10 vacant schools beginning in April, creating more than 100 new jobs 3/25/2010
• Tickets available at Denby High for Friday’s Class A boys’ basketball state semifinals 3/24/2010
• DPS to hold Town Hall meetings on Master Facilities Plan 3/23/2010
• Detroit Public School League 3/23/2010
• 2010 PSL girls’ softball schedule 3/23/2010
• 2010 PSL boys’ baseball schedule 3/23/2010
• Office of Inspector General completes first year with 136 closed cases 3/23/2010
• Pershing’s Appling adds to Doughboys’ rich legacy with Mr. Basketball award 3/22/2010
• Renaissance High girls finish 24-3 season as Class A state basketball runners-up 3/22/2010
• Renaissance High School band needs community’s help to raise funds for 2010 European Music Tour 3/19/2010
• Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb unveils ambitious plan to improve academics 3/19/2010
• DPS Facilities Master Plan to create leaner, more efficient system 3/18/2010
• Renaissance, Pershing advance to semifinals of Class A girls’ basketball state tournament 3/17/2010
• Detroit Public Schools students show improvement in MEAP test performance 3/14/2010
• Detroit Public Schools ramps up efforts to serve alumni 3/11/2010
• Detroit Public Schools to invest in $41.7 million student safety plan 3/6/2010
• Detroit Public Schools officers named K-9 team of the year 3/4/2010
• Detroit Public Schools earns more than $5.4 million from sales and leases of vacant properties 3/3/2010
• Detroit Public Schools to improve parent and community communications 3/1/2010
• DPS bond advisory committee to hold second meeting Mar. 1 3/1/2010
• Detroit Public Schools to save $49 million, improve safety by outsourcing student transportation 2/24/2010
• Detroit Public Schools suspends school principal, accountant for alleged misuse of funds 2/24/2010
• DPS launches “Parent and Community Engagement 2.0” to dramatically increase parental involvement 2/19/2010
• DPS secures $15.8 million in additional federal technology grants from meals promotion and partnership with Target 2/19/2010
• Hot, Hot, Hot: Detroit Public Schools Basketball Championship to be held today, Feb. 16 2/16/2010
• DPS to hold a Bond Program Industry Opportunity Fair, the first of two major fairs 2/15/2010
• The DPS Foundation is accepting online donations for the DPS All-City High School Marching Band and Reading Corps 2/12/2010
• DPS launches program to digitize textbooks, lessons plans and other materials and help align curriculum districtwide 2/8/2010
• DFCU Financial donates $10,000 to DPS Reading Corps 2/8/2010
• DPS names Alvin L. Ward, Sr. as Administrator of Athletics 2/3/2010
• DPS’ Reading Corps tallies more than a half-million volunteer hours annually! 2/2/2010
• Walsh College confers Honorary Doctor of Laws upon DPS’ Robert C. Bobb at January 30 commencement in Troy 1/30/2010
• Michigan Association of School Administrators names Robert C. Bobb the MASA 2010 Champion for Children 1/29/2010
• Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Science Center announce partnership for operations of Children’s Museum 1/29/2010
• Detroit Public Schools to revive the All City High School Marching Band 1/28/2010
• DPS’ investigative hearing on real estate transactions is postponed 1/27/2010
• DPS reconvenes investigative hearings Thursday on questionable real estate transactions 1/27/2010
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School to hold first annual march; Osborn High to be site of beautification project by volunteers 1/18/2010
• Time Magazine features Robert Bobb, DPS and its students for an in-depth story called "Cleanup Artist" 1/15/2010
• DPS has selected a program manager to oversee its $500.5 million facilities program 1/14/2010
• DPS’ Reading Corps tallies an amazing 3,000 volunteers! 1/13/2010
• DPS announces final members of $500.5 million bond oversight advisory committee 1/4/2010

2009

• DPS and Robert Bobb seek volunteers to donate a half-million hours for Reading Corps initiative; orientation date set 12/31/2009
• Attorney General weighs in on DPS case to compel testimony; assigns DPS attorney as a Special Assistant Attorney General 12/31/2009
• DPS announces bond oversight advisory committee, announces $35.5 million in savings from bond sale for $500.5 million facilities program 12/22/2009
• Robert Bobb issues statement on DFT contract approval, underscoring the importance of teachers’ work and applauding their vote 12/19/2009
• Attorney General designates DPS attorney as a Special Assistant Attorney General in district’s case to compel testimony 12/18/2009
• On national test, 69 percent of Detroit children score below basic on fourth grade math; 77 percent below basic on eighth grade math 12/8/2009
• DPS to start demolition on vacant schools 12/7/2009
• Robert Bobb will speak at court sentencing 12/7/2009
• Catch the Hope for Excellent Schools; community meetings being held 12/6/2009
• DFT and DPS Reach Tentative 3-Year Agreement 12/4/2009
• DPS reconvenes investigative hearings Thursday on questionable real estate transactions 12/2/2009
• DPS hosts its first Annual HIV/AIDS Awareness Roundball Tournament 12/1/2009
• DPS and DPTV renew partnership for management of district-owned WRCJ-FM 11/30/2009
• DPS reconvenes investigative hearings Tuesday on questionable real estate transactions 11/30/2009
• DPS’ participation in America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to be greatest to date 11/25/2009
• DPS and DFT issue Joint Covenant with major reform initiatives 11/24/2009
• DPS student receives a full baseball/academic scholarship at one of the nation’s top baseball conferences 11/20/2009
• DPS declares 2008 Division B city football championship game void due to player ineligibility on winning and losing teams 11/19/2009
• DPS announces court action related to investigative hearings 11/19/2009
• High-achieving Central High students to be honored at Principal Scholastic Gala 11/13/2009
• Finney students offered a self defense course 11/12/2009
• Juniors and seniors are invited to the Detroit City-Wide College Fair 11/11/2009
• DPS successfully addresses audit findings; achieves a clean audit 11/11/2009
• Three DPS teams advance to post-season football playoffs 11/4/2009
• DPS reconvenes investigative hearings Wednesday Nov. 4 11/3/2009
• Robert Bobb and Gov. Granholm announce Bobb will stay a second year 10/29/2009
• DPS and DFT agree to extend contract, continue substantive negotiations 10/28/2009
• DPS receives $5.34 million state grant for small schools 10/28/2009
• DPS exceeds its enrollment target; district makes final enrollment push before deadline 10/27/2009
• Art covers the walls at the Academy of the Americas 10/23/2009
• DPS to offer tuition-free credit recovery courses to help seniors graduate 10/19/2009
• DPS to hold investigative hearings on questionable real estate transactions 10/15/2009
• DPS announces Derrick Coleman as new Commissioner of Athletics 10/15/2009
• Recent DPS audits, financial reviews save the district nearly $20 million 10/11/2009
• DPS launches Proposal S Web page 10/8/2009
• DPS’ Detroit International Academy hosts "A Hat Strut for Breast Cancer Awareness" 10/6/2009
• DPS seeking proposals for purchase of vacant property 10/6/2009
• DPS to offer free meals to every student on Count Day 9/28/2009
• Detroit Public Schools to hold a series of open houses 9/28/2009
• DPS Town Hall meetings set on Proposal S 9/18/2009
• Bill Cosby Returning Sunday; contest to be held 9/12/2009
• DPS schools score successes with mergers, relocations 9/10/2009
• Some DPS schools exceeding enrollment projections 9/8/2009
• President to deliver speech to schoolchildren on first day of school 9/8/2009
• DPS hotline number set for parent concerns 9/4/2009
• Bill Cosby Joins Robert Bobbs’ Team; Activist returns to the city to help tout the "I’m In" message 8/30/2009
• Detroit Public Schools and Detroit Federation of Teachers agree to extend contract, continue negotiating 8/27/2009
• Detroit Public Schools Foundation to be launched 8/26/2009
• DPS unveils $500.5 million construction project to modernize buildings, create Centers of Excellence 8/25/2009
• Detroit Public Schools Hosts Inaugural Back to School Parade 8/22/2009
• Detroit Public Schools Debuts Blue Doors at Hart Plaza; Students to perform 8/22/2009
• Detroit Public Schools Calls for Volunteers for Blue Door Events 8/14/2009
• Prosecutor Worthy and Robert Bobb Announce Charges in DPS Investigations 8/12/2009
• Wayne County Prosecutor and DPS Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb to hold press conference 8/11/2009
• Emergency Financial Manager takes "I’m In" campaign door to door to hear from parents 8/11/2009
• Detroit Public Schools Launches "I’m In" Student Retention Campaign 8/6/2009
• Healthcare audit saves $2.1 million; audit of Public Safety shows lack of controls, excessive overtime, no weapons inventory 8/5/2009
• Mayor and Emergency Financial Manager to hold Safety and Security Roundtable 8/4/2009
• DPS launches new communications tools to reach parents, constituents 8/1/2009
• EFM presentations at board committee set 7/27/2009
• The Detroit Public Schools are ready to Race to the Top 7/24/2009
• Students who took part in historic summer school to celebrate at summer graduation 7/23/2009
• DPS is enhancing schools through summer construction projects 7/23/2009
• Students present ideas on Michigan Central Station to City Council 7/23/2009
• Robert Bobb meets with Seniors to Hear Ideas 7/22/2009
• DPS EMPLOYEES SLATED FOR LAYOFFS WILL GET HELP 7/20/2009
• DENBY STUDENTS RALLY FOR PEACE 7/17/2009
• STIMULUS FUNDING PLAN REPRESENTS A REINVESTMENT IN DETROIT’S CHILDREN 7/16/2009
• Students to attend Obama speech with Robert Bobb 7/14/2009
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO TRANSFORM FAILING SCHOOLS, REINVENT EDUCATION MODEL 7/10/2009
• NEW PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, NEW MEDIA AND MEDIA 7/9/2009
• EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE 7/6/2009
• PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET TO BE PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC 6/29/2009
• PROPOSED 2009-2010 BUDGET TO BE PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC 6/26/2009
• PERSHING STUDENT’S PORTRAIT OF THE PRESIDENT IS HANGING IN THE CAPITOL 6/19/2009
• GOOD MORNING AMERICA VISITS KETTERING HIGH SCHOOL’S URBAN GARDEN 6/19/2009
• SUMMER SCHOOL ENROLLMENT STILL OPEN 6/19/2009
• CLEANING OUT SIXTEEN JUST CLOSED DPS BUILDINGS 6/16/2009
• DPS TEACHERS THERESA ANNITA SAWYER LOVE AND SIVENA L. TAYLOR ARE THE 2009 COLEMAN A. YOUNG FOUNDATION TEACHERS OF THE YEAR 6/15/2009
• ROBERT C. BOBB AND DR. JAMES RAY ATTENDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS 6/15/2009
• DPS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL MANAGER AND DFT PRE-NEGOTIATIONS MEETING 6/3/2009
• RESULTS OF SCHOOL AUDITS TO BE RELEASED 6/2/2009
• 39th ANNUAL ‘EVENING OF FINE ARTS’ SHOWCASES THE TALENTS OF DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS 5/26/2009
• DPS Emergency Financial Manager Conducting Contractor Pre-Bid Meeting 5/19/2009
• BOARD MEMBERS TERRY CATCHINGS AND OTIS MATHIS VISIT DAVIS TECHNICAL AEROSPACE HIGH SCHOOL AND BREITHAUPT CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER 5/19/2009
• STATEMENT FROM DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL MANAGER ROBERT C. BOBB REGARDING PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP SELECTION PROCESS 5/15/2009
• NEWS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE PRINCIPAL ASSIGNMENTS 5/15/2009
• A TRIBUTE TO CONTINUOUS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN THE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 5/13/2009
• ANNUAL TITLE 1 PARENT SYMPOSIUM KEEPS PARENTS INFORMED 5/12/2009
• DPS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL MANAGER TO ANNOUNCE REORGANIZATION 5/12/2009
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DETROIT FEDERATION OF TEACHERS LEADERS MEET IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WITH NATIONAL UNION LEADERSHIP 5/6/2009
• THIRTEEN DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS EARN GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS 5/4/2009
• FINANCING WILL ENSURE PAYROLL AND PENSION OBLIGATIONS, AND ADDRESS VENDOR PAYMENTS 5/1/2009
• DETROIT BOARD MEMBERS TO VISIT BREITHAUPT CTC 4/29/2009
• Inspector General Investigations 4/28/2009
• EXPERIENCED URBAN SCHOOLS INNOVATOR JOINS DPS TEAM AS CHIEF ACADEMIC AND ACCOUNTABILITY AUDITOR 4/24/2009
• GRAMMY! 4/21/2009
• PULASKI ELEMENTARY TEACHER IS THE ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF DETROIT TEACHER OF THE YEAR 4/21/2009
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS HONORED BY THE MASB 4/21/2009
• THE SEASEN FOR CHANGE IS WORKING AT CARSTENS 4/21/2009
• A. PHILIP RANDOLPH CTC LEADS THE WAY TO GREEN LIVING AT EARTH DAY MINI EXPO 4/21/2009
• REGIONAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT SUMMIT TO BE HOSTED BY DPS LEADERSHIP 4/20/2009
• LESSENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ‘DO THE TESSELLATIONS’ 4/15/2009
• DENBY HIGH SCHOOL "VOICES OF HOPE"OPEN FOR THE COLOR PURPLE AT THE FOX 4/15/2009
• Hally Middle School Student Wins You Be The Chemist Challenge 4/13/2009
• FRANK MURPHY SCHOOL COORDINATES SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS ACTIVITY 4/3/2009
• IT’S TIME FOR THE CLEAN PHOENIX ACADEMY TO RISE FROM THE DEBRIS OF WINTER 4/1/2009
• PERSHING DOUGHBOYS MAKE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY 3/31/2009
• NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL SITE OF FREE PHYSICALS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES 3/30/2009
• CLINTON ELEMENTARY IS THE CONSUMMATE ARBOR DAY SCHOOL 3/27/2009
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS JEWEL WILL SHINE FOR OPEN HOUSE 3/27/2009
• NEW DPS FINANCE TEAM APPOINTMENTS INCLUDE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AUDITOR GENERAL AND INSPECTOR GENERAL 3/23/2009
• DR. BERNARD HARRIS-FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO WALK IN SPACE-VISITS BRENDA SCOTT AND DAVIS AEROSPACE SCHOOLS 3/20/2009
• DPS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL MANAGER ISSUES ORDERS TO CONTROL SPENDING 3/19/2009
• DSA Named A Grammy Signature School 3/18/2009
• DPS STUDENTS STOLE THE SHOW AT THE MSBOA AND MSVMA MUSIC FESTIVALS 3/18/2009
• CASS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION 3/14/2009
• DPS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL MANAGER ORDERS ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITHOUT PAY FOR A PAYROLL SUPERVISOR 3/11/2009
• STATEMENT OF EMERGENCY FINANCIAL MANAGER 3/10/2009
• Media Advisory/Photo and Interview Opportunity With Robert Bobb 3/10/2009
• SURPRISE CASS STUDENT STAR OF 2/26/2009
• DPS SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR PURCHASE OF VACANT PROPERTY 2/26/2009
• DPS COUNT DAY PHASE 2 2/10/2009
• SOUTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 2/6/2009
• HENRY FORD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ SWIM TEAM 2/6/2009
• Dance And Academics Unite In Alvin Ailey Foundation Classes At The Detroit International Academy 1/29/2009
• DPS STUDENTS HONORED FOR WINNING TRIPS TO THE INAUGURATION 1/8/2009
• CHOIR VOICES RING OUT CLEAR AND SWEET FROM DENBY TECHNICAL AND PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL 1/5/2009
• UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MUSICAL SOCIETY TO AWARD PAUL ROBESON ACADEMY FOR DEDICATION TO ARTS EDUCATION 1/5/2009
• STUDENTS AT McCOLL ARE HOLDING A BALL 1/5/2009

2008

• STATEMENT OF DETROIT BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT CARLA D. SCOTT, M.D., AND DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACTING SUPERINTENDENT TERESA N. GUEYSER, ESQ. REGARDING TODAY’S HEARING WITH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 12/18/2008
• BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT CARLA D. SCOTT, M.D.,GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT CONNIE K. CALLOWAY, PH.D. REACT TO SUPT. FLANAGAN ACTION 12/8/2008
• DPS BOARD OF EDUCATION CONTEST WILL SEND STUDENTS TO THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION 12/4/2008
• DPS SEEKING PROPOSALS FOR PURCHASE OF VACANT PROPERTY 12/1/2008
• DEFICIT PLAN PREPARED; STRATEGIES ALREADY MET TOTAL $143.5 MILLION OF NECESSARY $172.6 FY 08-09 REDUCTIONS 11/26/2008
• DR. CALLOWAY DISTRIBUTES TURKEYS TO DPS FAMILIES 11/26/2008
• AFRICAN CENTERED EDUCATION PRESENTED AT INFORMATIVE COMMUNITY EVENT 11/14/2008
• CLIPPERT ACADEMY BOASTS A THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE DESIGN WINNER FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW 11/14/2008
• PROJECT L.E.A.R.N AWARDS MINI GRANTS TO JOYCE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS 11/12/2008
• 12TH ANNUAL ACCESSORIES FOR KIDS DRIVE HELPS KEEP DETROIT STUDENTS WARM 11/12/2008
• TRIX ELEMENTARY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL RECOGNITION AWARD AND NEW SCHOOL TRACK! 11/10/2008
• 2ND ANNUAL HEROES DON’T QUIT ESSAY COMPETITION RECOGNIZES STUDENTS WHO OVERCOME 11/10/2008
• OPERATION SCHOOL BELL RINGS OUT NEEDED WINTER WEAR FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN 11/4/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS HOST HISTORIC ELECTION 11/3/2008
• BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT RESPONDS TO PROPOSED CONSENT AGREEMENT 10/31/2008
• DPS EMPLOYEES SLATED FOR LAYOFFS WILL GET HELP 10/31/2008
• SMALL SCHOOL DESIGN TEAMS TO MEET 10/31/2008
• ADVISORY 10/29/2008
• BREITHAUPT CTC STUDENTS AID ELDERLY, HOMELESS AND DISPLACED VOTERS 10/23/2008
• JORDAN FUNDAMENTALS GIVES FOUR MARK TWAIN STUDENTS ACCESS TO VIRTUAL SCHOOL 10/14/2008
• STEPHENS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS STAY WARM WITH HELP FROM AREA RETAILERS 10/13/2008
• TWO-YEAR ROAD TRIP FROM CHILE ENDS AT THE ACADEMY OF THE AMERICAS 10/3/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM GIVES STUDENTS ONE MORE TRY 10/3/2008
• DPS OFFICIALS INVITE COUNCIL OF GREAT CITY SCHOOLS TO SPEAK ABOUT FINDINGS 10/2/2008
• THE LEGACY OF KING TUT AND THE FIFTH GRADERS AT CHRYSLER AND BUTZEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 9/30/2008
• NATIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROJECT FOCUSES ON LEARNING TO READ 9/30/2008
• FINAL AUDIT REPORTS FROM COUNCIL OF GREAT CITY SCHOOLS TO BE RELEASED 9/25/2008
• COUNT DAY IS VITAL FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION 9/23/2008
• DPS STUDENTS THE FOCUS OF COMMUNITY VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT 9/23/2008
• STATEMENT REGARDING STATE SUPERINTENDENT’S ACTION TODAY 9/17/2008
• DPS ALL-DAY PRE-K ACCEPTING STUDENTS 9/8/2008
• TECHNOLOGY INTERNS "PLUG IN" TO THEIR FUTURE 9/8/2008
• REVISED – - DISTRICT AUDITING SERVICES 9/4/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEENS USE VIDEO TO TELL ALL TEENS ‘STOP THE CRIME’ 8/27/2008
• BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO HOST GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATION 8/27/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS MEETS PARENTS’ NEEDS WITH ALL-DAY PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN 8/25/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY AGENCIES PRESENT "I HAVE A DREAM" SPEECH 8/25/2008
• TOP DETROIT HIGH SCHOOLS OPEN THEIR DOORS TO FRESHMAN 8/21/2008
• BOARD MEMBERS, SUPERINTENDENT HOLD GOALS-SETTING RETREAT 8/19/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS LEAD THE WAY ON DETROIT WALK DAY 8/18/2008
• GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT CONNIE K. CALLOWAY, PH.D. GREETS DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERS AS OPENING OF SCHOOL YEAR DRAWS NEAR 8/18/2008
• SUPERINTENDENT CONNIE K. CALLOWAY, PH.D., WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS IN KOREA LATER THIS MONTH 8/14/2008
• Board, Superintendent, Unions Work Jointly On Paydate Solutions 8/7/2008
• ANNUAL AFTER-SCHOOL / BACK-TO-SCHOOL ENROLLMENT FAIR SET FOR AUGUST 16TH ON BELLE ISLE: Event hosted by Mayor’s Time and Detroit Public Schools to Focus on Registering Detroit Children for School and After-School Programs 8/1/2008
• DPS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE ADVANCED I-T TRAINING 7/23/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM A POPULAR MACY’S MUSEUM ADVENTURE PASS FEATURE 7/2/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT CONNIE K. CALLOWAY PH.D. PLANS VISITS TO SCHOOLS AND FACILITIES ON HER FIRST ANNIVERSARY MORNING 7/2/2008
• On News Publication of Incomplete Information on Detroit Public Schools 6/30/2008
• RONALD BROWN ACADEMY WINS NATIONAL SCHOOL CHANGE AWARD! 6/19/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT RECOVERS STOLEN COMPUTERS AND ARRESTS THIEVES 6/18/2008
• KETTERING SPECIAL EDUCATION AND MARCUS GARVEY STUDENTS UNITE IN BUSINESS 5/27/2008
• ‘GENTLEMEN’S CLUB’ DISCOVERED IN A DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL 5/27/2008
• STATEMENT OF DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JOAN MCCRAY 5/16/2008
• WAYNE RESA EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION EVENT HONORS SIX DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS 5/13/2008
• NEWLY POSTED PROFILE REPORTS CONTAIN ACADEMIC, ENROLLMENT AND OTHER DATA ON EACH DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL 5/13/2008
• Detroit Public Schools Presents 38th Annual ‘An Evening Of Fine Arts’ 5/6/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS TWO BRAND NEW COMMUNICATIONS VEHICLES OF ITS OWN 5/5/2008
• LIONS AND TIGERS AT CLARK-OH MY! 4/28/2008
• THE 71st ANNUAL DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT EXHIBITION IS ON DISPLAY 4/28/2008
• AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH CULMINATES IN DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS INFORMATION FAIR 4/23/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS JROTC CADETS VISIT THE COWS AND THE YUKS 4/23/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO MAKE HISTORIC DEBUT AT THE DETROIT OPERA HOUSE 4/16/2008
• FLEMING ACADEMY PRINCIPAL GOES THE DISTANCE FOR CULTURE 4/15/2008
• WESTSIDE ACADEMY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ROCKS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFS 4/15/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS HIGHLIGHTS ALL DAY PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS DURING THE MONTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD 4/11/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEAD THE STATE IN ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS 4/11/2008
• EDUCATION POLICY ADVISOR TO THE GOVERNOR SET TO BECOME DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS 4/2/2008
• STATEMENT OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT CONNIE K. CALLOWAY, PH.D. REGARDING DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS PHASE ONE TURN AROUND SCHOOLS 3/31/2008
• NEWS CONFERENCE TODAY REGARDING TURN AROUND SCHOOLS 3/31/2008
• HARTFORD MEN UNITED UNDERTAKE "MINISTRY OF PRESENCE" AT FITZGERALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STARTING THIS WEEK 3/18/2008
• STATEMENT OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT CONNIE K. CALLOWAY, PH.D. REGARDING DISTRICT FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT 3/18/2008
• STATEMENT OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT CONNIE K. CALLOWAY, PH.D. REGARDING TITLE I, SECTION 31A AND OTHER FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS 3/17/2008
• STATEMENT OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT CONNIE K. CALLOWAY, PH.D. REGARDING THE DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS REALIGNMENT PLAN 3/7/2008
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CRIMESTOPPERS TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE THIS AFTERNOON 2/26/2008
• IT’S PENNIES ITALIANO FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS 2/14/2008
• DPS STUDENTS FOLLOW THE HOCKEY LEAD OF PIONEER WILLIAM O’REE 2/14/2008
• 11th Annual Coats for Kids "Plus" Drive Helps Keep Detroit Students Warm 2/5/2008
• SUCCESSFUL ADULT HEROES WORK TO ASSURE THAT THECITY’S YOUNG HEROES DON’T QUIT 1/15/2008
• SUPT. CALLOWAY BRINGS TOGETHER OUTSTANDING DETROIT TEACHERS TOWARD SYSTEM EXCELLENCE 1/15/2008

2007

• A. L. HOLMES ELEMENTARY IS ONE OF ONLY 25 NASA EXPLORER SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY 12/17/2007
• CODY HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS THE HOLIDAYS WITHMEMORIES OF MOTOWN AND MARTHA 12/17/2007
• TWO DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS STATE ORCHESTRA 12/17/2007
• DPS JR. ROTC CADETS STEP BRIGHTLY AT ANNUAL DRILL COMPETITION 12/14/2007
• Four High Schools Are Among Nation’s Best 12/13/2007
• Renaissance, Cass, Communicating Media Arts, Davis Aerospace, and DSA Ranked In The Top 8% of American High SchoolsBy U.S. News and World Report 12/11/2007
• MEET DR. CONNIE K. CALLOWAY AT THE CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY 12/6/2007
• WORD! 12/6/2007
• DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS 12/6/2007
• CASS TECH STUDENTS VISIT WASHINGTON D.C. 12/6/2007
• Detroit Public Schools Welcomes Steve Wasko 12/4/2007
• Detroit Public Schools Well Represented in America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 11/21/2007
• DPS unveils several public safety initiatives for the new school year 9/4/2007
• DPS SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD TAKE APPROPRIATE STEPS ON UNAUTHORIZED PAYMENTS 8/25/2007
• Board of Education signs off on 4 contract schools: Program will strengthen skills of young people, help them get high school diplomas 8/16/2007
• DPS to open three information centers to ensure seamless transition to a new school year 8/8/2007
• Statement on District’s realignment plan 8/3/2007
• DPS Police Department to open mini-stations in high schools: Officers will serve as resources to students while also improving safety in schools 7/30/2007
• New transportation policy announced for DPS students: Policy aimed at alleviating issues related to closure and consolidation of schools 7/24/2007
• An update on the risk management investigation 7/19/2007
• Superintendent receives briefing on food service contract 7/6/2007
• Study on District’s graduation rate is wrong 6/15/2007
• DPS to pound the pavement, work the alleys and streets to boost enrollment: District will partner with unions and community groups to recruit students 5/23/2007
• Eighty-one DPS schools receive more than $1.6 million in Good Schools Making the Grade awards 5/21/2007
• Superintendent issues statement on plans to bring more charters to Detroit 5/15/2007
• DPS Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award 5/10/2007
• Statement on Tuesday morning demonstration 5/3/2007
• DPS Employee named state School Support Person of the Year 5/3/2007
• DPS students place 2nd in international robotics contest 4/27/2007
• DPS executive named finalist for 2007 Cable’s Leaders in Learning Award 4/11/2007
• Board votes to close 34 buildings; successful academic programs to be expanded: Plan will boost academic performance while making DPS more fiscally efficient 4/5/2007
• Board Member Paula Johnson explains her vote on school closures 4/5/2007
• Cass Tech building receives top design award 4/5/2007
• Board selects Connie Calloway as superintendent;Lamont Satchel to serve as interim superintendent 3/9/2007
• Womack hails Coleman’s achievements as superintendent 3/9/2007
• District’s transportation department honored by peers 3/7/2007
• Golightly wins prestigious national award 2/16/2007
• DPS teacher named MSBOA Orchestra Teacher of the Year 2/13/2007
• DPS CHESS PROGRAM RECEIVES $20,000 GIFT 2/2/2007
• DPS teams up with WCCCD to enhance student achievement; Mandatory one hour college credit course will improve study skills for 8th graders 2/1/2007
• Guidelines for public hearings on proposed school closings released 1/29/2007
• MEAP test scores rise for DPS students 1/22/2007
• Press conference scheduled to discuss MEAP scores 1/19/2007
• 15 DPS teachers receive coveted national teaching certificates 1/11/2007
• Chadsey High School student wins national essay contest 1/11/2007
• Preliminary List of schools recommended for closing released 1/8/2007

2006

• Finalists in superintendent search named 12/12/2006
• DPS Police Department becomes full-fledged law enforcement agency 12/6/2006
• Detroit Public Schools teams up with the American Red Cross to implement Fire Prevention and Safety curriculum 12/5/2006
• Coleman congratulates newly elected DFT officers 12/4/2006
• King wins girls basketball state championship 12/4/2006
• Cass Tech student wins citywide vocabulary contest 11/29/2006
• DPS launches comprehensive strategy to fight crime 10/30/2006
• Detroit Federation of Teachers may force shut down of program for high school dropouts 10/30/2006
• Harding Elementary School receives Skillman Foundation Grant 10/19/2006
• High School Football Championship this Friday 10/17/2006
• Bunche Elementary Teacher wins Milken award 10/12/2006
• Superintendent Coleman speaks out on accident that claimed student’s life and critically injured another 10/11/2006
• Superintendent asks board to re-bid portion of IT contract 10/10/2006
• ACT scores inch up for DPS students 10/6/2006
• Van Zile Elementary lauded for academic improvement 10/6/2006
• Superintendent Coleman goes to China: District exploring partnerships with two Chinese universities 9/29/2006
• Superintendent thanks Detroiters for Count Day support 9/28/2006
• Make yourselves count on Count Day 9/22/2006
• MEAP exams moved back for DPS students 9/15/2006
• Coleman praises Governor Granholm for her role in ending strike 9/14/2006
• District reaches tentative agreement with DFT 9/12/2006
• DPS outlines proposed contract for DFT members 9/11/2006
• DPS cancels classes until further notice; embraces fact-finding: DFT leader spurns request to ask teachers to go back to work 9/11/2006
• DPS giving out educational materials to parents 9/8/2006
• ADVISORY: Important note on DDOT passes for DPS students 9/1/2006
• Statement on negotiations with the DFT 8/30/2006
• DFT is disseminating mistruths about the labor negotiations 8/28/2006
• DPS bags two major financial reporting awards 8/25/2006
• DPS strikes a big blow for nutrition: Board passes policy on healthy snacks in vending machines 8/14/2006
• Superintendent’s statement on IT services contract 7/31/2006
• Four minority firms selected to run IT operations for DPS 7/27/2006
• Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority donates books to 10 schools 7/13/2006
• DPS takes steps to address findings in US Department of Education audit 7/5/2006
• Summer Warm Up to Read Program is heating up 6/29/2006
• District adopts new busing policy for elementary children: Increased safety is primary motivation behind new policy 6/26/2006
• District confident that new dress code will help improve discipline 6/26/2006
• 2006 Broad Scholars announced- Recipients will return to teach at DPS after graduating from MSU 6/22/2006
• Judge throws out tax case against DPS- Adverse ruling could have cost DPS $80 million 6/22/2006
• Study published in Education Week is erroneous 6/21/2006
• 16 DPS students win Rosa Parks scholarships 6/12/2006
• DPS new SafetyNet Center to open on the eastside 6/9/2006
• Spain teacher named Dance Teacher of the Year 6/8/2006
• DPS launches aggressive program to attract minority businesses 6/2/2006
• Jamieson Elementary Teacher Named Michigan Teacher of the Year 5/31/2006
• Duffield Elementary wins national championship at the Scholastic Chess Tournament 5/26/2006
• Skillman Foundation awards more than $1 million in grants to DPS schools 5/22/2006
• Superintendent enacts new policy on retreats 5/19/2006
• DPS students shine at the National Academic Games Olympics 5/19/2006
• Recommendation to close, consolidate and relocate eight schools will enhance academics, and save money 5/10/2006
• DPS adopts revised policy on conflict of interest 4/18/2006
• DPS Principal Wins Ambassadors in Education Award 4/13/2006
• Another teacher sickout would harm many students taking SAT, MEAP and other key exams 4/4/2006
• Statement on teacher boycott 3/27/2006
• MEAP scores show academic improvement at DPS 3/9/2006
• Districts Dept. of Environmental Health & Safety bags prestigious award 3/8/2006
• DPS partners with WCCCD to offer classes online to high school students 3/8/2006
• Board OKs pact between Detroit Public Schools and DPOA 3/6/2006
• Detroit Public Schools teams up with DPOA to make schools safer 3/3/2006
• Detroit Board of Education appoints William Coleman to a new term as superintendent 3/1/2006
• Detroit Public Schools Celebrate National School Breakfast Week 2/28/2006
• Council of Baptist Pastors teams up with DPS to tackle violence in schools 2/13/2006
• As part of Super Bowl XL, AOL donates computer lab to Hutchins Middle School 2/2/2006
• DPS honored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1/26/2006
• DPS police nab man suspected of trespassing and theft 1/25/2006
• DPS Superintendent’s statement on school violence 1/17/2006
• Four DPS schools receive $20,000 in grants 1/13/2006
• Detroit Board of Education selects new officers 1/4/2006

2005

• DPS receives nearly $3 million in grants 12/27/2005
• Detroit Public Schools teams up with Council of Baptist Pastors, other community groups to fight violence 12/20/2005
• DPS and Detroit Police to collaborate on making schools safer 12/8/2005
• Detroit Public Schools meets enrollment projections 12/1/2005
• Bates Academy teacher chosen as metro Detroit science teacher of the year 12/1/2005
• DPS executive director on list of luminaries to be honored by Hispanic Business Alliance 11/28/2005
• DSA principal elected president of national arts education group, receives high honors 11/23/2005
• Principal chosen to participate in Japan Fulbright Program 11/4/2005
• DPS students to pay tribute to Rosa Parks on the day of her funeral 11/1/2005
• CEO Coleman voices concerns about state’s administration of MEAP exams 10/31/2005
• America’s leading black educators’ group to host convention in Detroit next month Detroit Public Schools CEO to serve as honorary chairman 10/27/2005
• New DSA building first in the city to be certified environmentally friendly 10/18/2005
• District Football Championships set for this Friday 10/17/2005
• Crockett Football Star named one of the nation’s best 10/14/2005
• Detroit Public Schools teacher wins prestigious national award 10/11/2005
• DPS students take high honors in National Science, Math and Technology Competition 9/30/2005
• Guyton Elementary vastly exceeds expectations 9/30/2005
• Coleman receives prestigious award from Congressional Black Caucus 9/29/2005
• DPS to Inaugurate Small High School Focused on Digital Learning 9/28/2005
• Record number of DPS schools make Adequate Yearly Progress 9/12/2005
• Free tutoring services offered to qualified students 9/11/2005
• Got Milk? 9/7/2005
• DPS honors public safety officers for distinguished service 9/7/2005
• Statement on recently concluded contract talks with DFT 8/31/2005
• Hava Hosta? 8/30/2005
• DPS Food Services Department wins prestigious School Nutrition Award 8/12/2005
• Northwestern High School Receives $24,800 Grant from the College Board 8/11/2005
• District halts plans to open single sex high schools. 8/10/2005
• District CEO issues statement on millage 8/9/2005
• DPS will not issue charter to Martin DePorres 8/1/2005
• It’s Tutoring Time 8/1/2005
• The Phoenix Will Rise 8/1/2005
• Time To Enroll-Take A Look At Guyton Elementary! 7/28/2005
• Another elementary school gets a reprieve 7/26/2005
• A New Beginning At Guyton Elementary 7/19/2005
• School supporters enter into covenant with DPS to boost enrollment 7/18/2005
• DPS enters into groundbreaking partnership with Wayne County Community College 7/14/2005
• Detroit Public Schools – School of Choice Statement 7/13/2005
• Juanita Clay Chambers honored by Council of the Great City Schools 7/13/2005
• DPS Executive Director, Darrell A. Rodgers, Ph.D., Awarded Michigan State University, Executive MBA Scholarship 6/28/2005
• Hot Tickets to Bagley…Just \\\$2.00! 6/15/2005
• Opening the doors to College Bound Kids Academy 6/2/2005
• Skillman Foundation. Good Schools: Making the Grade 5/23/2005
• Cass Technical High-School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5/18/2005
• Norma Barquet Honored 5/12/2005
• Short Takes.. 5/6/2005
• Taft Middle School Special Needs Students Learn About Life 5/5/2005
• DPS Transportation Department Makes 21st Century Improvements 5/4/2005
• Deiter Trainable Center Students And Parents ‘Go International’ 5/3/2005
• WRCJ.Under New Management 5/2/2005
• Logan Elementary School Students Really ‘Dig’ Dinosaurs 4/29/2005
• Short Takes.. 4/28/2005
• ..Short Takes. 4/27/2005
• New Grant Aids Student Achievement 4/27/2005
• Art Is In Bloom At Hutchins Middle School 4/26/2005
• DPS Experts Awarded For Exceptional Asbestos Containment Plan 4/25/2005
• Durfee Middle School Wants You! 4/22/2005
• Two More 2005 Mustangs 4/21/2005
• Les Brown Headlines the Terry L. Truvillion Foundation Scholarship Dinner 4/21/2005
• Change The Culture Of Violence 4/21/2005
• Detroit Public Schools’ Doors Are Wide Open During The District-wide Open House 4/18/2005
• DETROIT SCHOOL OF ARTS TO HOST OPENING GALA APRIL 16 4/11/2005
• Breithaupt Opens Up 3/30/2005
• Stop The Violence Now!!! 3/29/2005
• Short Takes.. 3/28/2005
• Out With The Old.In With The New 3/25/2005
• A Tribute To Andrew Smith 3/24/2005
• A Prayer For The Schools 3/23/2005
• Salute The Dance 3/21/2005
• Seuss on the Loose 3/16/2005
• High School Apprentice Programs for Juniors and Seniors 3/16/2005
• Black History And The Arts 2/21/2005
• Short Takes.. 2/11/2005
• Just For Parents 2/9/2005
• Take A Trip On The Underground Railroad 2/8/2005
• Lunch and Learning Sessions 2/7/2005
• It’s Music To Your Ears 1/28/2005
• From DPS Alumni.. 1/21/2005

2004

• Save The Dates 12/29/2004
• Short Takes. 12/28/2004
• Students Taking The Right Path 12/27/2004
• Short Takes.. 12/23/2004
• Flu Vaccinations Still Available 12/23/2004
• The Little Men Of Carstens 12/22/2004
• MEAP Doesn’t Always Mean MEAP. 12/21/2004
• Memory Lane 12/20/2004
• Closing District Schools 12/20/2004
• Just Wait! 12/17/2004
• A Visit To The Czech Republic 12/16/2004
• Short Takes 12/15/2004
• Carstens Elementary Tops HOSTS For The Fifth Year In A Row 12/13/2004
• Students At The Beckham Academy Make The News…For Real! 12/10/2004
• Another DPS Winner! 12/9/2004
• The Maestro Conducts DPS 12/7/2004
• The Parent Resource Center Is The Place To Meet For Information 12/7/2004
• Short Takes… 12/6/2004
• Get A Little Dippy For The Students. 12/2/2004
• Keep It Handy 12/1/2004
• Bang The Drum Rapidly… 11/29/2004
• NCLB Free Tutoring Selection Fairs 11/29/2004
• Lookout! It’s A Giant Bumble Bee! 11/23/2004
• Despite Cost Savings Totaling $76 Million, Detroit Public Schools Faces $198 Million Budget Shortfall 11/16/2004
• Peace, yes! Violence, no! 11/15/2004
• Come On Out And … Talk It Over Soaps 11/8/2004
• Spend a Little for Bates. Get a Lot 11/5/2004
• Man To Man 11/1/2004
• Parent Technology Seminars Throughout the Month of November 10/27/2004