Thursday, May 9, 2013 marked the first ever Mathematics Bee for Detroit Public School students held at Martin Luther King, Jr. High School. The Mathematics Bee was organized to instill and encourage a love for mathematics to aspiring mathematics scholars. This event allowed for two divisions of competing students: 1st - 2nd graders and 3rd - 5th graders. There would be three winners from [Read more…]
When any woman walks into a classroom at Brewer Academy on the city’s east side, the young men have been taught to immediately spring to their feet and provide the appropriate greeting—either “Good morning ma’am” or “Good afternoon ma’am.” And they do not sit back down until that woman acknowledges their greeting. I Am a Man This simple yet highly impactful gesture is part of Principal [Read more…]
Detroit Public Schools today renewed its commitment to supporting all families, providing the highest quality public education available, and supporting a regional workforce that will drive the city’s economic rebirth through a brand new transformative plan developed by hundreds of community members. An intensive five-week strategic planning process involved parents, students, teachers, [Read more…]
There's never been a better time for businesses, alumni, community members and everyone concerned with public education to partner with Detroit Public Schools. With a rigorous new five-year academic plan in place and new instructional strategies and a stronger curriculum in every classroom, major worldwide corporations and alumni of local schools are stepping forward to volunteer, contribute and pledge human resources, talent, technology and monetary gifts.
Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) enriches the life of urban students by opening up the world of engineering through classes and special field activities in science, mathematics, engineering and computer related fields on Saturdays and during the summer. DAPCEP in school programs are provided for students in Grades 7–12 throughout the school year. For more information, ask your school counselor!