Education

DEARBORN — A unique environmental initiative on the grounds of Salina Elementary and Intermediate schools will continue to grow DUE to a grant to the Dearborn Education Foundation. Consumers Energy Foundation awarded $50,000 to the foundation for its Green Schoolyards project, a working garden and butterfly habitat enjoyed by children and adults in the South End. The natural play-learn oasis is a joint initiative of the city, Dearborn Public Schools, Children & Nature Network, and other partners in addition to the Dearborn … [Read more...] about Dearborn Education Foundation to receive $50,000 grant from Consumers Green Schoolyards project

  DEARBORN — As part of School Board Appreciation Month, Supt. Glenn Maleyko took time at the Jan. 9 school board meeting to thank trustees for their service to the community and to recognize each trustee. Over the past few years, school board members across the state and throughout the country have encountered an increased amount of attention as some school board meetings have been used as a stage for heated debate on state and national issues. This sometimes hostile attention has made the job of school board trustees more … [Read more...] about Dearborn School Board reorganizes, recognized for Board Appreciation Month

  DEARBORN – Dearborn Public Schools special education students will better fend off winter’s chills thanks to a partnership between the Dearborn Education Foundation and Comerica Bank. Representatives from both organizations purchased coats and other personal products from area Costco and Target stores Dec. 4 for distribution to selected students and homeless families. The purchases were paid for by a $1,600 donation from the bank.   DEF Executive Director Chastity Townsend said Comerica officials were provided … [Read more...] about Dearborn Education Foundation, Comerica Bank partner to make the holidays brighter, warmer for local students

DEARBORN — Parents, students and community members are invited to chat about Dearborn Public Schools with Supt. Glenn Maleyko at any of a series of upcoming events. The informal events — Chatting with the Superintendent — provide a way for the public to hear updates and ask questions about what is happening in the district. In addition to Maleyko, several executive directors in the district will also hold similar events. At each of the events, a team of administrators will be available to help answer questions on a … [Read more...] about Chatting with the Superintendent a chance for public to learn more about Dearborn Public Schools

DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools will place an operating millage renewal on the Feb. 27, 2024 ballot, which is also the state’s presidential primary. The Board of Education approved seeking the millage renewal during its regular meeting Nov. 13. The question is a renewal, not a new tax. The district’s operating millage provides $41 million, or 16 percent, of the district’s general fund. The money is used for all regular expenses including staffing, classroom supplies, curriculum materials, utility bills, busing, and … [Read more...] about Dearborn Public Schools to seek operating millage renewal at lower rate for homeowners