The summer has been filled with policy shifts that greatly impact the state of education in the city of Detroit and the state of Michigan at large. Things are changing so rapidly, it can be difficult for most citizens to keep up with what is happening, or to understand the implications for them and their children. What follows is a summation of important events impacting the Detroit public school system. Our hope is that it will serve as a resource to you and your constituents in helping keep parents and students informed and engaged in the process of ensuring a high quality educational opportunity for all children.

On August 3, the Michigan Supreme Court ordered that the Board of Canvassers must include the petition to repeal Public Act 4 of 2011, known as the emergency manager law, on the November 6th ballot. As ordered, the Board of Canvassers met on August 8 to certify the petition signatures. This action immediately suspended Public Act 4, pending the outcome of the election in November. As a result, at that time, the powers of all Emergency Managers in the state, including Roy Roberts, Emergency Manager of Detroit Public Schools, were also suspended.

Rapid changes are taking place in public education in the City of Detroit. It is important for students and their families to get the information they need to participate in shaping the future of Detroit schools. Below are two events that will be coming up soon.

Detroit Public School Board Meeting

Thursday, October 11

6:00-9:00 pm

8145 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48227

Education Achievement Authority Board Meeting

Thursday, November 8

2:00 pm

Location TBD, Ypsilanti, MI

The Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, one of our partner organizations, has two open positions available.  For details about how to apply go to our Job Opportunities page.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM