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This was in the wake of financial mismanagement by state emergency managers (among other issues). Under its new administration and elected board, DPSCD has since made substantial new investments to upgrade school buildings (though many issues remain).

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When I was a high school social studies teacher in Detroit, I crowd-funded a space heater for our classroom :/

Taken together, these results suggest that broader economic conditions play a significant role in how student behavior is addressed in schools. They also highlight the role that social safety net policy plays in ensuring positive educational experiences for youth-- schools can't do it alone!

Segregation was not just a Southern phenomenon, it was a national issue. Explore the spatial history of racial segregation and discover how it connects to our communities today: greenbookproject.osu.edu #GreenBookProject #CommunityMap #EconSky

How Trump 2.0 upended education research and statistics in one year Decades of carefully built infrastructure aimed at improving and tracking how American children learn vanished in an ideological attack

A lot has happened this year. If you'd like a recap of what's happened to education research and statistics, here's my attempt. This might be a good one to listen to on your commute today. (Audio play button below headline. 16 minutes long.) hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

Detroit mayor-elect Sheffield is hiring an education liaison!

“The Education Liaison advises the Mayor on all issues related to K–12 education, early childhood, youth development, and school-community partnerships.”

www.risehigherdetroit.com/jobs

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A map and a table showing the gentrification status of Detroit Census tracts over the 2013-2022 period.

Now published with @anbutler5.bsky.social -- we study how development and gentrification shape the dynamics of school choice for of middle-class families in Detroit.

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Here's my thread of this year's new scholars in Economics of Education and Education Policy.

These PhD students and postdocs are on the job market, so take a look (and spread the word to others who might benefit from exposure).

And now onto the scholars... 👇

Come learn about where to find and how to use Detroit education data—from early childhood to K-12 to higher ed!

Event: Detroit Data Forum: Education Welcome to our Data Forum where we will discuss the education system, how data is tracked, and how data can be used to improve student outcomes. We’ll be joined by the Jeremy Singer, GO DATA Commissioner, Stacey Brockman of WSU's Education Leadership and Policy studies program, and Titus Scott from the Skillman Foundation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow data enthusiasts and expand your knowledge. WHEN: Friday, December 19th, 12:30-1:30pm WHERE: Virtual WHAT: Join us for our Data Forum where we will discuss education data and uses. RSVP: Zoom

Event: Detroit Data Forum: Education

Welcome to our Data Forum where we will discuss the education system, how data is tracked, and how data can be used to improve student outcomes. We’ll be joined by the Jeremy Singer, GO DATA Commissioner, Stacey Brockman of WSU's Education Leadership and Policy…

Invest in MI Kids Putting kids first. Building a stronger Michigan for everyone.

Just finding out about the tax the rich initiative in Michigan investinmikids.org

mage displaying the cover of "Rethinking Chronic Absenteeism"

Our holiday gift guide features books that explore issues in education and discuss solutions. One of these titles is RETHINKING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM by @sarahlenhoff.bsky.social and @jeremylsinger.bsky.social, which examines barriers that prevent regular attendance in schools. https://bit.ly/3WqHrb0

Two Detroit students from Western International High detained by ICE “We need all Detroiters to stand up against these kidnappings,” Lindsey Matson, deputy director of youth organizing at 482Forward, said of the detention of two Detroit teens by ICE.

“We need all Detroiters to stand up against these kidnappings,” Lindsey Matson, deputy director of youth organizing at 482Forward, said of the detention of two Detroit teens by ICE.

For the whole US, we produce two metrics: one capturing the degree of tax base fragmentation within every metro area, and another capturing the own-source fiscal capacity of every general-purpose local jurisdiction (measured as per capita property wealth; standardized by metro).

Few students are riding yellow buses in pilot program at 2 Detroit schools The pilot began at two high schools in an attempt to boost attendance. An average of 15 students are riding each of the eight buses per day.

The pilot began at two high schools in an attempt to boost attendance. An average of 15 students are riding each of the eight buses per day.

@tycmcnamee.bsky.social

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YouTube video by Sean Rositano for University of Michigan Regent Sean Rositano for University of Michgian Regent

I’m Sean Rositano, and I’m running for University of Michigan Regent.

Learn more at seanrositano.com

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Sean Rositano for University of Michigan Regent Sean Rositano is running for the University of Michigan Regent to give the university back to the people. Click to learn more!

Sean Rositano is running for University of Michigan Regent! Sean is an alumnus and close friend of mine, and I think he will be great for the role!

www.seanrositano.com

New: Pandemic-era school closures still occupy a significant part of the American political discourse, but do they still matter for student test scores?

Answer: yes, but only a bit.

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We’re still fighting about pandemic-era school closures — but do they still matter? Short answer: yes, but only a bit.

Short answer: yes, but only a bit.

@dandawer.bsky.social

📢 #EdWorkingPapers: What if school closures don’t really end when the doors shut?

@francis_pearman & Amanda Lu show that schools are adaptive ecosystems and their social, cultural, and institutional networks often persist long after “closure.”

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Rethinking Tiebout: The Contribution of Political Fragmentation and Racial/Economic Segregation to the Flint Water Crisis | Environmental Justice Abstract The water crisis that has embroiled Flint, Michigan, since 2014 is often explained via the proximate causes of government oversight and punitive emergency management. While these were critica...

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The rise in teenagers skipping school across English-speaking countries following the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from PISA - Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability Many countries are grappling with the long shadow that COVID has cast over their education systems, including dramatic increases in absence from school. This paper presents new insights into this issu...

Interesting comparative study of attendance patterns in OECD countries pre vs. post pandemic by @jakeanders.uk and colleagues!

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Mary Sheffield is Detroit’s next mayor. Can she influence education? Detroit’s next mayor says she wants to play a role in addressing education in the city. What can she do?

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield won the race for Detroit mayor by a wide margin Tuesday. Her big win was also historic, with Sheffield becoming the city’s first female mayor.

Detroit mayoral election results: Who will best influence education? Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch both say they will play a role in education by partnering with schools to address the social challenges that impede student’s learning

Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch both say they will play a role in education by partnering with schools to address the social challenges that impede student’s learning

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"...We examine trends in several dimensions of school readiness...We find that readiness gaps narrowed modestly from 1998 to 2010, particularly...between White and Hispanic students."