Nikolai Vitti

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Detroit and Michigan State launch autism teacher pipeline

Leading the district’s autism teacher pipeline

Detroit Public Schools Community District counted 1,035 students with autism in 2019-20. By 2026-27 the number had reached 1,957.

Updated 5 days ago

Detroit voters elect new school board majority

Rule Changes

Superintendent; contract runs through June 2028; new board majority will shape his future

Detroit voters filled five of seven seats on the Detroit Public Schools Community District board on Nov. 3, giving a new majority control of Michigan’s largest school district. The winners are Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons and Bessie Harris for four-year terms, and Aliya Moore for a two-year partial term.

Updated 5 days ago