Detroit Public Schools Community District

Meridian, SuitUp Competition Lets Students Dive Into Hands-on Corporate Experience

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DETROIT, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian, a Michigan‑based provider of government‑sponsored health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, hosted 30 students from Central High School this week in its downtown Detroit office to help solve a real-life business challenge to increase their career readiness and leadership skills.

Key Points: 
  • They prepped the students on how to pitch their ideas to a panel of four judges from Meridian's executive leadership team.
  • Meridian partnered with SuitUp, a nonprofit organization based in New York City, which connects companies and students to prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
  • Meridian is located less than 10 miles from the school and this SuitUp competition provided students with a glimpse of what it would be like to work there one day.
  • "The SuitUp community aims to provide equal opportunities for all students to thrive in the corporate world.

Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel L. Levine, M.D., Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Kohl's, to Speak at 2023 America's Healthiest Schools Leaders Summit, October 13-14

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, the nation's preeminent children's health organization, announced details for the upcoming annual America's Healthiest Schools Leaders Summit (Leaders Summit) to be held on October 13-14 in Washington, D.C. The event will begin with a land acknowledgement led by Kelley Klor, a citizen of Cherokee Nation who also works for the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, as well as opening remarks from Dr. Chelsea Clinton and American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown on the critical role of educators and school staff as agents of change and impact in equitable whole child health. Programming will include fireside chats and community discussions on strategies to promote youth mental wellness and resiliency; building school-community collaborations for collective impact; and the intersectionality of technology, belonging, connection, and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Programming will include fireside chats and community discussions on strategies to promote youth mental wellness and resiliency; building school-community collaborations for collective impact; and the intersectionality of technology, belonging, connection, and innovation.
  • School attendees represent the most-recognized awardees in four or more topic areas of the prestigious award program.
  • Participants in past Leaders Summits include President William J. Clinton, Senator Cory Booker, Kevin Concannon (U.S. Dept.
  • Sponsors for the 2023 America's Healthiest Schools Leaders Summit include Harmony SEL at National University, Kaiser Permanente, and Kohl's.

Cartwheel Raises $20 Million Series A Funding to Tackle the Student Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The funding will allow Cartwheel to expand mental health services to hundreds of thousands of new students in current service areas, as well as school districts in new states.

Key Points: 
  • The funding will allow Cartwheel to expand mental health services to hundreds of thousands of new students in current service areas, as well as school districts in new states.
  • As a result of the shortage of mental health providers , limited insurance coverage, and long waits, schools are increasingly expected to take the lead in supporting student mental health .
  • Today, when a school district partners with Cartwheel, school counselors can refer students for clinical mental health services with no waitlists.
  • "Cartwheel has been a game-changer for us, allowing our students and families to access evidence-based mental health care quickly.

CSforDetroit, A New Computer Science Education Initiative, is Launched in Detroit

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the CSforDetroit Steering Committee, a collective of stakeholders and funders formally launch the CSforDetroit initiative. This multi-year initiative, funded by Kapor Foundation, Google.org, Song Foundation, and CSforALL's Accelerator Program, aims to champion lasting transformation in Detroit through deep investment in K-12 computing education. Specifically, the initiative will help expand access to year-round computer science learning opportunities for Detroit students, provide opportunities for professional learning for teachers and administrators, and engage the broader Detroit community in building a passion for the development of a diverse and robust pool of talent to design Detroit's future.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the CSforDetroit Steering Committee, a collective of stakeholders and funders formally launch the CSforDetroit initiative .
  • Investment in expanding computing education in Detroit is critical to ensuring all students are prepared to participate in our tech-driven economy and society.
  • "The CSforDetroit initiative has long been overdue to bring equitable computing education to young people in Detroit," said Dr. Aman Yadav, Lappan-Phillips Professor of Computing Education in the College of Education and College of Natural Science at Michigan State University.
  • Collaborating with city and state policymakers to promote policies to advance equity and sustainability in CS education in Detroit.

Motown / Soul Legends unite, 10 Years Later, for new album benefiting Detroit Public Schools

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drew Schultz entered the music industry at the age of 19 performing with legendary Motown group the Four Tops and has worked on stage, in the studio, and behind the scenes with countless iconic soul artists and institutions including Universal/Motown Records, The Motown Museum, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Maurice White of Earth Wind & Fire, Martha Reeves, The Dramatics, Stevie Wonder, The Miracles, The Contours, and Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, among others. In 2012 he released his debut album, "Back To Class." The record consisted of 16 songs written by Schultz featuring performances by many of his Motown / Soul Music heroes. Schultz now continues the project with the release of Back To Class Vol. 2, a 20-song follow up album featuring the Four Tops, Vulfpeck collaborator Antwaun Stanley, Wayne Kramer of MC5, members of The Funk Brothers, Joe "Pep" Harris of Undisputed Truth, and many more. 50% of the profits from the project, released through the Skill Soul Music LLC label, go towards the music programs of the Detroit Public School System. 

Key Points: 
  • 2 - now available - twenty original soul music songs featuring icons including the Four Tops, members of The Funk Brothers, Vulfpeck collaborator Antwaun Stanley, Wayne Kramer of MC5, and more.
  • 50% of profits benefit the music programs of the Detroit Public Schools.
  • The record consisted of 16 songs written by Schultz featuring performances by many of his Motown / Soul Music heroes.
  • 50% of the profits from the project, released through the Skill Soul Music LLC label, go towards the music programs of the Detroit Public School System.

Motown / Soul Legends unite, 10 Years Later, for new album benefiting Detroit Public Schools

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drew Schultz entered the music industry at the age of 19 performing with legendary Motown group the Four Tops and has worked on stage, in the studio, and behind the scenes with countless iconic soul artists and institutions including Universal/Motown Records, The Motown Museum, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Maurice White of Earth Wind & Fire, Martha Reeves, The Dramatics, Stevie Wonder, The Miracles, The Contours, and Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, among others. In 2012 he released his debut album, "Back To Class." The record consisted of 16 songs written by Schultz featuring performances by many of his Motown / Soul Music heroes. Schultz now continues the project with the release of Back To Class Vol. 2, a 20-song follow up album featuring the Four Tops, Vulfpeck collaborator Antwaun Stanley, Wayne Kramer of MC5, members of The Funk Brothers, Joe "Pep" Harris of Undisputed Truth, and many more. 50% of the profits from the project, released through the Skill Soul Music LLC label, go towards the music programs of the Detroit Public School System. 

Key Points: 
  • 2 - now available - twenty original soul music songs featuring icons including the Four Tops, members of The Funk Brothers, Vulfpeck collaborator Antwaun Stanley, Wayne Kramer of MC5, and more.
  • 50% of profits benefit the music programs of the Detroit Public Schools.
  • The record consisted of 16 songs written by Schultz featuring performances by many of his Motown / Soul Music heroes.
  • 50% of the profits from the project, released through the Skill Soul Music LLC label, go towards the music programs of the Detroit Public School System.

MIKE MORSE LAW FIRM CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 'PROJECT BACKPACK' WITH RECORD-BREAKING GIVEAWAY

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Morse Law Firm, Michigan's largest personal injury law firm, is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Project Backpack program which has provided over 300,000 area students with backpacks filled with school supplies to start the new school year since its inception in 2014. To date, Mike Morse Law Firm has invested over $3,000,000 in this charitable initiative.

Key Points: 
  • To date, Mike Morse Law Firm has invested over $3,000,000 in this charitable initiative.
  • In addition to the parking lot event, Mike Morse Law Firm also donated backpacks to students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and new this year, Cornerstone Schools .
  • "Empowering area students with the right tools is the best investment we can make," said Mike Morse.
  • For additional information about Mike Morse Law Firm and Project Backpack, visit 855mikewins.com/projectbackpack .

Comerica Donates $17,000 to IMAGINE Mentoring During Detroit Tigers Negro League Weekend Celebrations

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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DETROIT, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank named IMAGINE Mentoring as its featured Detroit Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend community partner and donated $17,000 to the nonprofit organization, which serves, teaches and empowers young women who have experienced trauma.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank named IMAGINE Mentoring as its featured Detroit Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend community partner and donated $17,000 to the nonprofit organization, which serves, teaches and empowers young women who have experienced trauma.
  • "I am proud to have Comerica as a partner," Latonya L. Garth, The IMAGINE Mentoring Program of Michigan Founder.
  • The Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend is an annual tradition marking the longest-running weekend celebration of its kind in Major League Baseball.
  • Including this year's financial support, Comerica and Comerica Charitable Foundation has provided IMAGINE Mentoring over $35,000 in contributions and grants since 2020.

NYC Selects the EL Education K-5 Language Arts Curriculum As One of Three Options Based on the Science of Reading

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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"Each day we see educators exceeding their highest aspirations and catalyzing remarkable student growth when they have access to a research-based, culturally affirming language arts curriculum.

Key Points: 
  • "Each day we see educators exceeding their highest aspirations and catalyzing remarkable student growth when they have access to a research-based, culturally affirming language arts curriculum.
  • The EL Education K-5 Language Arts curriculum is developed by teachers for teachers and is iterative based on feedback from teachers, students, their families, and school leaders.
  • EL Education has supported schools in New York City in implementing its language arts curriculum for nearly a decade.
  • Educators selecting the EL Education curriculum will receive comprehensive support and training from a curriculum-aligned professional development partner organization.

New National Survey Reveals K-12 Communications and Engagement Trends

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- School and district administrators across the United States continue to have strong preferences for digital tools for managing school-home communications, according to a new national survey from ParentSquare. While email was cited as the most popular tool last year, it is now tied with SMS text messaging for the most effective communication channel. Mobile apps came in third, demonstrating they are a popular choice for digital families.

Key Points: 
  • Conducted in February 2023, the survey garnered more than 1,150 responses from individuals responsible for school-home communications in schools and districts.
  • The survey findings are published in a new report titled, Benchmark Survey: What's Working for School Communications and Engagement .
  • Educators can also download an infographic , "What's Working for School Communication and Engagement," that highlights the survey's key findings.
  • Nearly 75% report that marketing and branding is a top priority (35.8%) or an important priority (39.6%) for both communications and recruitment in the future.