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The Detroit Public Schools Foundation invests in Detroit’s students, families, and educators. We provide resources, scholarships, and programs to prepare students for college, career, and success in life.

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Michigan Central STEAM Scholarship Award

Michigan Central STEAM Scholarship Award

Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, alongside Michigan Central, have created an opportunity for Western International High School upcoming juniors (2024- 2025 school year) through graduating seniors...

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Anna’s Story: How Health Hubs Change Lives

Anna’s Story: How Health Hubs Change Lives

When Anna first walked into the Health Hub at The School at Marygrove, her request seemed simple—she needed a vision referral for her two young children, both elementary students in the Detroit Public Schools Community...

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Empowering Our Students, One Step at a Time

Empowering Our Students, One Step at a Time

Empowering Our Students, One Step at a Time: Recap of the Detroit Free Press Kids Marathon Shoe Fitting Event  At the heart of our mission is a commitment to ensuring every student has the tools they need to...

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Welcome Back to School, Detroit!

Welcome Back to School, Detroit!

We kicked off the 2024-25 school year with a legendary Back-to-School event at Fisher Upper Magnet School, and the excitement was palpable! Produced by Justin Kimpson, Sr. Director of the Ford Community Center East,...

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Welcome Back

Welcome Back

To our DPSCD Community, Happy first day of the 2024-25 school year! I want to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome back to all of our students, parents, faculty, and administrators for a brand new year of learning,...

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