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Report details community's concerns, ideas for improving schools


Providing more support for Detroit students, families and teachers ranked as the most-supported ideas among nearly 600 surveys given by Excellent Schools Detroit. The partnership released its initial findings, gathered through online surveys and six community meetings, in a detailed report last week.

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Program shows students life after high school


In the REAL Skills program, eighth- and ninth-grade students discover educational opportunities beyond high school, giving them hope and motivation to make the most of their education.

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In the news: Youth take their turn on multimedia network


Detroit youth will bring a new voice to local news with the launch of the KidSpeak Neighborhood News, led by Michigan's Children and supported by The Skillman Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

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Upcoming community events


Northend Central Youth Portfolio-Building Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oakland Avenue Missional Baptist Church, 309 Harper, Detroit, 313.903.0049. Read more.
Southwest Detroit Multicultural Multigenerational Celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, UAW Hall Local 22, 4300 Michigan, Detroit, 313.870.1500. Read more.
Home repair workshop series, 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp., 19800 Grand River, Detroit, 313.387.4732. Read more.

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