CBS News: Detroit public schools combat chronic absenteeism with clean clothes

Sep 25, 2024 | Media

(CBS DETROIT) – Detroit Public Schools Community District is combating chronic absenteeism by helping students clean their clothes. It’s a new program that calls for the installation of washers and dryers in more than 100 schools across the district...

Fox 2: Detroit schools are adding washers and dryers to help fight absenteeism

Sep 25, 2024 | Media

DETROIT (FOX 2) – Detroit Public Schools Community District is battling absenteeism one laundry load at a time.  Washers and dryers are being installed at each of their schools to help keep kids in the classroom. “These are our old washers...

Local 4: Detroit public schools install new laundry machines to combat chronic absenteeism

Sep 23, 2024 | Media

Detroit Public Schools Community District is putting new washers and dryers in all its schools to increase attendance. The washers secured through a partnership with GE Appliances will serve multiple purposes, from cleaning team uniforms to washing blankets used in...

DPSCD Foundation Celebrated as Diversity Champion by Corp! Magazine 

Sep 19, 2024 | Blogs, News

The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Diversity Champion by Corp! Magazine. This prestigious award honors businesses, organizations, and leaders who demonstrate an outstanding commitment...

WXYZ Channel 7: Detroit Public Schools Launch Laundry Initiative to Boost Attendance

Sep 18, 2024 | Media

In an effort to address chronic absenteeism, the Detroit Public Schools Community District is rolling out laundry machines in all 108 of its schools. This $300,000 partnership with General Electric offers students the opportunity to wash their clothes at school,...