Dearborn Public Schools has compiled a list of library books challenged by district parents and residents and created a way for parents to opt their child out of being able to check out any of those books that were allowed to remain. The Challenged Book list includes...
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New electric bus unveiled
Dearborn Public Schools on Thursday unveiled the district’s first electric school bus. The state-of-the-art bus is the first of what is expected to become numerous electric buses in the district. The district received an advanced Blue Bird All American RE...
District on track to invest nearly $100 million in buildings over two years
Dearborn Public Schools is on track to spend close to $100 million on capital improvements to its buildings over two fiscal years. That total includes $55 million directly from federal COVID relief funding through ESSERS, the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency...
December facilities update – Info at January meeting, AC selection explained
This is an interesting time for those interested in Dearborn Public Schools facilities. At the Jan. 10, 2023 Board of Education meeting, Fielding International will give an update about its work to create a long-term Future of Learning plan for Dearborn. The...
District piloting free 3-year-old preschool program
While one small student struggles to wake up from his nap, his three-year-old classmates spend a few minutes sitting on their cots quietly flipping through board books from their personalized book bags. Next comes some singing and dancing - to practice motor skills,...
District to keep some books, remove others in response to parent’s book challenge
Dearborn Public Schools has announced the results of some book challenges filed by a parent over the summer. “We are pleased with the results of the book challenge as we want to ensure that our libraries have content that is appropriate for our students and that...
Firm studying district facilities offering survey for community feedback
The company working with the district to develop a 30-year facilities recommendation for Dearborn Public Schools is asking community members to offer their input via an online form. The district hired Fielding International in September to look at the district’s 37...
FAFSA Challenge: Help your senior look for financial aid
Seniors and their parents - have you filled out the FAFSA yet? It’s not too late to look for financial help for the next step in your child’s education. Dearborn Public Schools is joining the Michigan FAFSA Challenge to encourage more of our students to complete...
District revamps media center book review process
Dearborn Public Schools on Wednesday (Oct. 5, 2022) released its new criteria for how books in school libraries will be evaluated and how parents can address concerns they have about specific titles. The district plans to continue to offer a robust and diverse...
City of Dearborn gets grant to provide free books monthly to young children
Shared on behalf of the City of Dearborn Dearborn, MI – Mayor Hammoud on Sept. 20, 2022 announced a new partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and the Amity Foundation to provide free books to all Dearborn kids from birth to age five. The full...
Firm hired, starting 30-year study of district building and education needs
Fielding International has been hired to help Dearborn Public Schools conduct a long-range study of future facility uses and needs. The Board of Education approved hiring the company at its September 2022 meeting after a few of the companies that submitted bids were...
Statement on Inclusive School Environment
June 14, 2022 The Dearborn Public Schools is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment for all students and staff. Any claims of inappropriate behavior, intimidation, or actions taken against a staff or student based on...