As I read my first blog post, I ca not help but think how fast this summer has come and gone. It seemed like yesterday that I was introduced in my first meeting. I joined my first equity training amongst everything happening in the world and hearing real stories from people as they discussed the […]
I really liked my group project! I know this is a weird sentence to start my blog post with, but it is true. I really enjoyed working on my presentation with my group and presenting the research we found. During our first meeting to suggest a topic. I gave the suggestion of Police Reform education.
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With the shift of DCERP to a virtual platform, I was anxious and curious as to what my experience would be this summer. I was afraid that the new platform would not allow me to get close with anyone from the cohort. However, with the world seemingly ending at the same time, it was nice
One of my projects in DPSCD is called the Ambassador Program. The program is basically a large group of outreach volunteers made up of staff members, parents, alumni, and students. Through the program, these ambassadors go out into the community and talk to families about the school district and everything it has to offer. My
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During my first week with Detroit Public Schools, I learned about the landmark case in Detroit that theoretically would disrupt the current landscape of education. This was the lawsuit by previous high school students about the lack of good education access they were given due to the conditions of their underfunded neighborhood schools. I was
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With social and political discourse occurring all over the United States, it’s not surprising that these issues have (rightfully) entered the workplace. This has correlated to weekly Equity trainings for the Enrollment Team in addition to a “Navigating our current National Climate” Microsoft Teams meeting I joined on my second day at the job. These
Through my work with Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), I have learned a lot about how Detroit views education – specifically public k-12 education. While the projects that I am working on fall into different categories, they are all under the umbrella of enrollment. My goal is to help the district find improvements in
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During my summer, I will be working with the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). Their mission is to provide a good education to the children of Detroit. As the organization continues and rebuilds, it hopes to not only increase good educational practices to children in these public schools but to actively seek ways that
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Dear Madgean, Your first month working with DPSCD has been surrounded by a world undergoing drastic social change. The pain and harm that has plagued the black community for so long is being pushed to the forefront. People are out there protesting for justice over so many lives taken without any accountability by the system
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