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Detroit School Board Hopefuls Clash Over Closures, Vitti's Future Ahead of Nov. 3
Detroit's school board race has drawn one of the biggest fields of candidates in a decade, with dozens of Detroiters vying for just five open seats on the Detroit Public Schools Community District board. Seven of them faced off in person on October 29, laying out starkly different visions for a district still digging out from building closures, high absenteeism, and a leadership fight over Superintendent Nikolai Vitti.
The Detroit News
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Michigan freshmen have explosive debut against VMI
It’s a new season for the No. 14 Michigan wrestling team, and with that comes new faces. Starting the season off in a dual meet against Virginia Military Institute, the Wolverines had a strong showing, greatly in part to their four new additions. Michigan’s introductory lineup included three freshmen...
The Blade
Editorial: Quit passing the buck, TPS
A parent of a special needs child in Toledo Public Schools shouldn’t have to go to a Toledo school board meeting to complain about service. Instead of getting the attention to her child’s needs, Katie Mattimoe Heffernan was told that the teachers union and the school district’s human resources department are working to “expedite getting paraprofessionals in the needed position.” Read more Blade editorials The fact that the parent felt the need to take her concern to the full board suggests more emphasis is needed for the “expedite” part. Ms. Heffernan is concerned that her child at Beverly Elementary School, who has Down syndrome, is being ignored in the classroom. Ms. Heffernan was forced to reveal in public personal issues involving her daughter that she should not have been required to complain about to the board. This was reported last Wednesday by The Blade’s Eric Taunton. The problem, as Ms. Heffernan sees it, is that Beverly has only one assigned building-wide paraprofessional. This was her second time bringing this issue to the board. A similar response was given to her on Sept. 22. At that time, the board had 244 paraprofessionals, but 43 vacant positions. “To date, my daughter has
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Dearborn Schools bond proposal is on the ballot
The Dearborn Public School District is asking voters to consider a large bond during this year’s midterms. The bond proposal is a is seeking $1.5 billion to replace old buildings at six new Pre-K through 8th grade schools schools and renovate all 3 high schools, add new buses and other improvements.
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Varsity Football Advances to District Championship
“We haven’t proven anything yet,” said varsity football team’s offensive coordinator, Chris Tanderys. Tanderys was adamant about this: We haven’t proven anything yet. After Friday’s win (38-20) against Saginaw Heritage, the football team is now 8-2, which is the winningest record at South Lyon East High...
Michigan Daily
The Detroit Free Press
MHSAA football playoffs: Dearborn Fordson avenges Belleville losses
On a critical drive before halftime of Dearborn Fordson's MHSAA football Division 1 district semifinal rematch against Belleville, all of the Tractors' coaches got involved in the play-calling. With the score tied at 14 just before halftime on Friday, Oct. 30, Fordson got the ball back in their own territory. It started with coach Osama Abulhassan calling a screen to star running back Dean Hammoud (a Wayne State commit), who picked up a first down. Then quarterbacks coach Ali Baidoun called for a target to receiver T.J. Reaves (Youngstown State), putting the Tractors in Belleville territory. Offensive line coach Ed Carducci then channeled his inner Ben Johnson, calling for a hook-and-lateral. Quarterback Hussein Fakih hit Reaves (who had more than 90 yards receiving, plus a TD and seven tackles) on a short hitch; Reaves stopped and flipped the ball to junior Amer Daher, running a drag route below him. Daher then took off for a crucial touchdown with 16 seconds left in the half. GET READY FOR ROUND 2: MHSAA football playoffs 2026 bracket, second-round games revealed "They picked a good time to run it the best we have ever run it," Abulhassan said the next day. "Tip of the
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Saline School Board Honors Three Outgoing Trustees
Featured photo: 2025-26 student representative Jillian Hayes stands with Saline Area Schools leaders and Board of Education members after being thanked for her service May 26. Photo by Heather Finch. Three Saline Area Schools Board of Education members received a warm sendoff Oct. 27 as colleagues reflected on their contributions...
The Monroe News
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Top East Coast boarding schools for metro Detroit families
For metro Detroit families exploring high school options beyond local district boundaries, elite East Coast boarding schools offer a compelling blend of academic rigor, immersive residential life and strong preparation for top-tier higher education. While Detroit and its surrounding suburbs host excellent private day and public schools, boarding institutions along the Atlantic seaboard give students early independence and direct exposure to world-class learning environments.
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Taylor School District unveils high school renovation proposal
The Taylor School District has unveiled a high school renovation project, five years after voters approved a $130 million bond that was to fund a new building. The renovations will focus on improving security, increasing natural light in classrooms and centralizing the ninth-grade academy, according to a district presentation at a school board meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29.
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Throughout his high school career, Brennan Brown never stayed in his comfort zone
Skiing, ultimate frisbee, debate team, and jazz band. These are just a few of the activities that senior Brennan Brown has immersed himself in throughout his high school career. “Me and fellow drum major, Izzy [Yang], are essentially the leaders in the band,” Brennan said. “Whenever you see us performing...
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Extending the Walls of the Classroom: Cheryl Hoeft’s Lifetime of Service to Saline
Every group has needs and giving freely of your time and energy pays back in so many ways. Besides meeting people, you become aware of other aspects of your community and how they operate. It is truly a learning experience. – Cheryl Hoeft. Cheryl Hoeft has lived in Saline...