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Family to cheer on twins as their Washington Huskies battle Michigan football in CFP title game
Read full article: Family to cheer on twins as their Washington Huskies battle Michigan football in CFP title gameOne Metro Detroit family won't be rooting for the Wolverines, though, and it's not because they're Michigan State Spartan fans. Twin brothers Jayvon and Armon Parker graduated from Dearborn Public Schools but now play for the Huskies.
Dearborn schools now waiting until October to begin early Tuesday dismissals
Read full article: Dearborn schools now waiting until October to begin early Tuesday dismissalsAfter receiving pushback from parents, the Dearborn Public Schools district has decided to delay the start of a new schedule that includes early releases every Tuesday.
After pushback from parents, Dearborn Public Schools will delay weekly early dismissals until October
Read full article: After pushback from parents, Dearborn Public Schools will delay weekly early dismissals until OctoberEarlier this month, the district released a tentative calendar showing early release on Tuesdays to give teachers time to develop strategies for the classroom.
Dearborn schools may observe early releases every Tuesday, new calendar shows
Read full article: Dearborn schools may observe early releases every Tuesday, new calendar showsIn a tentative calendar for the upcoming school year, the Dearborn Public Schools district included a significant schedule change that has some parents concerned.
Parents grow frustrated over school schedule changes involving early dismissal in Dearborn
Read full article: Parents grow frustrated over school schedule changes involving early dismissal in DearbornDearborn Public Schools released a tentative calendar for the upcoming school year with a major change last week. Now some parents are scrambling to make childcare arrangements.
Some stay, some go as Dearborn school district decided on book challenges; Parent’s file suit
Read full article: Some stay, some go as Dearborn school district decided on book challenges; Parent’s file suitIt has been a controversial issue in Dearborn, and Monday, the school district addressed what it plans to do with several books deemed inappropriate by some parents.
Hundreds of people packed a meeting in Dearborn to discuss 6 books that are under review
Read full article: Hundreds of people packed a meeting in Dearborn to discuss 6 books that are under reviewHundreds of people packed a Dearborn school to passionately discuss banning six books some say are inappropriate for school-age children.
Dearborn school board resumes meeting surrounding banned books after disruption
Read full article: Dearborn school board resumes meeting surrounding banned books after disruptionIt’s take two on Thursday for a Dearborn school board meeting that went off the rails during a discussion on banning books.
Live stream: Dearborn school board reconvenes for meeting amid library book controversy
Read full article: Live stream: Dearborn school board reconvenes for meeting amid library book controversyAfter cutting their first meeting short on Monday, Dearborn Public Schools is hosting a board meeting Thursday evening amid controversy over a new effort to reevaluate library books for age-appropriateness.
These are the 6 library books being reviewed by Dearborn Public Schools
Read full article: These are the 6 library books being reviewed by Dearborn Public SchoolsIn line with growing scrutiny across the U.S. over school library books and their appropriateness, Dearborn Public Schools has developed a committee that will review existing and potential literary additions that are of concern to parents.
Dearborn school board meeting to resume Thursday after ending early due to disorderly crowd
Read full article: Dearborn school board meeting to resume Thursday after ending early due to disorderly crowdAfter an angry crowd shut down Monday’s Dearborn School Board meeting, the district is moving the continuation of the discussion to a larger venue for Thursday.
Dearborn school board meeting to resume Thursday after ‘unruly’ crowd cut first meeting short
Read full article: Dearborn school board meeting to resume Thursday after ‘unruly’ crowd cut first meeting shortA board meeting will resume for Dearborn Public Schools at Stout Middle School on Thursday after Monday’s board meeting was suspended because of an “unruly” crowd and tight space.
Dearborn Public Schools announce new library book review criteria in response to community concerns
Read full article: Dearborn Public Schools announce new library book review criteria in response to community concernsBooks have been a hot topic in Dearborn for the past couple of weeks, resulting in the school district to create new criteria for evaluating books in school libraries.
Committee formed to review library books in Dearborn schools
Read full article: Committee formed to review library books in Dearborn schoolsA committee was formed to review library books in Dearborn schools, which caused a battle over books in the city, specifically on what should and should not be on the shelves. It’s an issue in communities across the country and getting heated.
Dearborn police visit area schools during winter break to review safety plans
Read full article: Dearborn police visit area schools during winter break to review safety plansPolice in Dearborn want residents to know they don’t have to be concerned by increased police presence outside of schools during winter break.
Dearborn teachers line up for COVID vaccines at DMC
Read full article: Dearborn teachers line up for COVID vaccines at DMCAn estimated 1,000 Dearborn Public Schools teachers and school staff received the COVID vaccine Friday. Feb. 12, 2021: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 573,372; Death toll now at 15,062Several school districts said they will continue to follow the guidelines of local county health departments as the CDC’s recommendations have continued to evolve. Ad“Honestly huge,” said Dearborn Public Schools superintendent Glenn Maleyko. DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan partnered with Dearborn Public Schools to vaccinate teachers, administrators and staff. AdThe DMC is working with other districts in Metro Detroit to vaccinate teachers down the road.
Dearborn Public Schools has plan to return students to in-person learning in March
Read full article: Dearborn Public Schools has plan to return students to in-person learning in MarchDEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Public Schools district is sharing its plan to return students to in-person learning amid the coronavirus pandemic starting March 1, 2021. The second week after learning labs start, schools will start reopening to all students for blended learning. Here’s the reopening schedule:March 1 -- The first students return for blended learning, including grades kindergarten, first, second, sixth and ninth. March 8 -- More students start blended learning including preschool, third, fourth, fifth, seventh and 10th grades. March 15 -- The rest of students start blended learning including eighth, 11th and 12th grades.
New program aims to teach Dearborn Public School students how to manage their own money
Read full article: New program aims to teach Dearborn Public School students how to manage their own moneyDEARBORN, Mich. – Learning how to manage money is a real-life skill that’s all too often overlooked in school. Henry Ford College and Dearborn Public Schools have launched the state’s first Financial Empowerment Curriculum. Financial literacy is an important skill set that our students will need throughout their lives. Russ Kavalhuna, President of Henry Ford CollegeREAD: Continuous education coverageThe first ever MI Financial Literacy Summit was held at Henry Ford College last year. State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks facilitated a discussion with experts from across the state about financial literacy and the role it has in shaping Michigan’s future.
Dearborn Public Schools extends online learning another month
Read full article: Dearborn Public Schools extends online learning another monthDEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Schools Board of Education voted Monday to extend online learning in the district for another month. The district started school on Aug. 31 with plans to be online until at least Oct. 1 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Back in September that was extended to Oct. 12, then extended again on Monday (Oct. 12) for at least another month. Elementary students should expect to work 20 to 30 hours a week on school work, officials said. Virtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts.
Dearborn Public Schools extends online learning until at least Oct. 12
Read full article: Dearborn Public Schools extends online learning until at least Oct. 12DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Schools Board of Education voted Monday to extend online learning in the district until at least its next meeting on Oct. 12. The district started school on Aug. 31 with plans to be online until at least Oct. 1. UPDATE Oct. 13: Dearborn Public Schools extends online learning another monthWhen Dearborn Public Schools leaders first announced the plan for starting the school year virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic they said middle school and high school students should expect to spend five to eight hours a week on each class, totaling 30 or more hours each week. Elementary students should expect to work 20 to 30 hours a week on school work, officials said. Virtual learning is now well underway in many Michigan school districts.
Dearborn nonprofit serves more than 2,000 students in drive-thru back-to-school fair
Read full article: Dearborn nonprofit serves more than 2,000 students in drive-thru back-to-school fairDEARBORN, Mich. Dearborn-based ACCESS, the largest Arab American community nonprofit in the U.S., held its annual back-to-school health fair this week -- with some big changes. This year, the health fair took place in a socially distant drive-thru fashion with families required to remain in their vehicles and drive up to each designated area to receive services. Extra precautions for all physicals and immunizations were also taken, with families required to schedule appointments ahead of time to avoid the risk of unnecessary contact. The event, normally named the Back to School Health Fair, was changed to the Back to School Drive-Thru Bash. It was held on Monday in Dearborn. We knew this was the time to step up and show up for our community and meet their critical needs, said Mona Makki, Director of ACCESSs Community Health and Research Center.
Families make the most of virtual learning as school begins for 20 districts across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Families make the most of virtual learning as school begins for 20 districts across Metro DetroitDETROIT School is back in session for nearly 20 districts in the Metro Detroit area including Dearborn Public Schools, Southfield Public Schools and Birmingham Public Schools. School also started Monday morning for students in Farmington Hills but virtually. Local 4s Paula Tutman met with a family that tried its best to make the most of the remote start. Related: Parents concerned about student safety after photo of Metro Detroit school surfaces onlineEducation
Dearborn Public Schools to offer online-only learning option this fall
Read full article: Dearborn Public Schools to offer online-only learning option this fallDEARBORN, Mich. Dearborn Public Schools announced Tuesday that the district will offer an online-only option for students this fall amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dearborn parents and guardians who would like their students to participate in the remote learning model are asked to enroll in the program by Aug. 17. This provides an option for parents who know they want their children learning online for at least this school year. Middle school and high school students should expect to spend five to eight hours a week on each class, totaling 30 or more hours each week. Official plans for how the district will resume learning in the fall are expected to be announced next week.
Staff member at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary in Dearborn tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read full article: Staff member at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary in Dearborn tests positive for coronavirus (COVID-19)DEARBORN, Mich. – Officials with the Dearborn Public Schools district announced Friday that a staff member has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This case is one included in the new cases announced Friday by state officials. School officials said health officials do not believe the staff member was contagious while in the building. School officials also said they are cleaning the building. School officials announced Wednesday that they were closing the school as a precaution after the staff member was exposed to someone with coronavirus (COVID-19).
Election results for Dearborn Public Schools Bonding Proposal on Nov. 5, 2019
Read full article: Election results for Dearborn Public Schools Bonding Proposal on Nov. 5, 2019Updated: 7:42 AM, Nov 5 2019 Published: 10:50 AM, Oct 24 2019Here's where you can find election results for Dearborn Public Schools Bonding Proposal on Nov. 5, 2019. View more 2019 Michigan General Election results here.