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Detroit schools among 68 in Michigan released from state oversight

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7 months ago

November 20, 2025

Detroit schools among 68 in Michigan released from state oversight

(FOX 2) – More than 60 Michigan schools will be released from state oversight after meeting graduation and performance-based benchmarks set by the education department.

Included in the list of 68 schools that no longer need help from the state are 24 Detroit schools, according to a news release from the Michigan Department of Education.

Big picture view:

Schools in Detroit, Warren, Melvindale, Oak Park, Highland Park, and Madison Heights make up just some of the Southeast Michigan school districts no longer in need of oversight and support from the state.

The release from state monitoring includes 23 schools under the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Another six Detroit schools will also no longer be identified for specialized targeted support.

In total, there are 68 schools that will be released from oversight. There are still 113 schools that will fall under the umbrella for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI).

Michigan Oversight Eligibility

Schools are identified as needing Comprehensive Support and Improvement when they meet one of the following criteria:

The school is in the bottom 5% of schools in Michigan
Is a high school with a four-year graduation rate of 67% or less
The school was in a CSI cohort but did not meet CSI exit criteria
The school was in an ATS cohort but did not meet ATS exit criteria and so supports are elevated to CSI

There is another category for state support called Targeted Support and Improvement. The eligibility criteria for that program includes:

Schools having at least one student group (such as a racial group, economically disadvantaged students, or students with disabilities) performing in the bottom 25% of each of the school’s components on the Michigan School Index.
Identified annually

The backstory:

Schools are determined to need state support through the Michigan School Index, which is a requirement from the federal government that states maintain some sort of school accountability system.

The program is used to identify schools that are in need of additional support to help students perform better. Academic outcomes, attendance, and graduation rates are some of the parameters the state measures for signs of improvement.

Schools may leave the state program if they no longer meet the criteria that made them eligible in the first place, like math and English proficiency over two years.

Catching up:

According to the 2023-24 results, there were slight gains among Michigan’s schools.

Of the 3,324 public schools in Michigan, 113 were identified for state support – about 3.4% of all schools in the state. That includes 57 districts entering partnership agreements with MDE, which means they will get specialized support.

“I am very pleased to see that 68 schools—including 33 out of 98 schools that were in partnership agreements with MDE—no longer require additional supports from the department because of the hard work by local district and intermediate school district staff, children, parents, community members and MDE employees,” said Interim State Superintendent Dr. Sue C. Carnell.

Schools no longer under oversight

There are 68 schools that will no longer use the CSI program for state help:

Academy for Business and Technology High School, Melvindale
Academy of Warren
Barack Obama Leadership Academy, Detroit
Beecher High School (Beecher Community School District)
Fair Plain East Elementary School (Benton Harbor Area Schools)
Buchanan Virtual Academy (Buchanan Community Schools)
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Detroit Leadership Academy K-8 (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Blackwell Institute (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Bunche Preparatory Academy (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Burns Elementary-Middle School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Carver STEM Academy (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Central High School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Cooke STEM Academy (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Garvey Academy (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Henderson Academy (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Mackenzie Elementary-Middle School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Marquette Elementary-Middle School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Noble Elementary-Middle School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Nolan Elementary-Middle School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Priest Elementary-Middle School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Pulaski Elementary-Middle School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Wayne Elementary School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Oak Park Service Learning Academy
Pleasantview Elementary School (East Pointe Community Schools)
FlexTech High School, Brighton
Eisenhower School (Flint Community Schools)
George Washington Carver Elementary School, Highland Park
Ottawa Hills High School (Grand Rapids Public Schools)
Dickinson West Elementary School (Hamtramck Public Schools)
International Academy of Flint
John R. Lewis Elementary School (Jackson Public Schools)
Joy Preparatory Academy, Detroit
Washington Writers’ Academy (Kalamazoo Public Schools)
KEYS Grace Academy, Madison Heights
Gardner International Magnet School (Lansing School District)
Lyons School (Lansing School District)
Mt. Hope School (Lansing School District)
Wexford Montessori Academy (Lansing School District)
Mildred C. Wells Academy, Benton Harbor
Multicultural Academy, Ann Arbor
Oakland FlexTech High School, Farmington Hills
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School (Port Huron Area School District)
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Arthur Eddy Academy (Saginaw Public Schools)
Jessie Loomis School (Saginaw Public Schools)
Westfield Preparatory High School, Redford

There are also schools that will exit additional targeted support:

Burton Glen Charter Academy
Bow Elementary-Middle School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Detroit International Academy for Young Women (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Munger Elementary-Middle School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Spain Elementary-Middle School (Detroit Public Schools Community District)
Dove Academy of Detroit
Hamilton Virtual School (Hamilton Community Schools)
Tyrone Elementary School (Harper Woods School District)
Holt Junior High School (Holt Public Schools)
Michigan Collegiate Middle/High School, Roseville
New Paradigm College Prep, Detroit
Parchment Middle School (Parchment School District)
Beech Elementary School (Redford Union Schools)
Grogan Elementary School (Southgate Community Schools)
Clarence Randall Elementary School (Taylor School District)

The Source: A news release from the Michigan Department of Education.

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Trailblaze Detroit: Blazing New Trails while Backpacking Metro Detroit | Visit Detroit | Visit Detroit

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6 hours ago

June 24, 2026

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Chief Pontiac Trail markers within Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark is a Detroit region outdoor destination that hardly requires an introduction. With over 4,500 acres of protected recreational prowess, the Metropark receives nearly 3 million visitors each year that enjoy the following amenities:

Hiking, biking, and equestrian trails weaving through over 700 acres of forests, fields, fens, and swamps
Boating, paddling, and fishing along the Huron River and massive Kent Lake
Tee times at its 18 hole golf course
Family-friendly exhibits and events at its Nature Center and Farm Center
Playgrounds and beaches
Ultimate summer fun at “Splash ‘n’ Blast” water park

With its abundance of amenities – and impressive visitation figures – readers of this article might be surprised to have only just learned that the Chief Pontiac Trail crosses through the beloved metropark. If you fall into that camp, then know that you’re far from being alone. In fact, that sentiment is representative of one of the best aspects of the Chief Pontiac Trail experience: leading backpackers through the least-visited segments of an extremely popular metropark.

As you complete the Chief Pontiac Trail, you’ll enjoy stunning natural vistas that remain hidden from the majority of visitors to Kensington. From rolling grasslands to stunning explosions of wildflowers and dramatic ridge lines, the dramatic approach to the Huron River provides a gorgeous finale to your long morning on the trail.

The upper Huron River flowing through Kensington Metropark

A final descent to Kensington’s “Group Campground” illuminates the finish line of the Chief Pontiac trail: the Group Camp Road Bridge over the Huron River. In true Detroit fashion, there’s no glitzy sign or over-hyped fanfare waiting for you at the end of the trail. Instead, nearly 20 miles of backpacking through the heart of Metro Detroit provides you with the following rewards:

A lifetime of memories gathered in two days
Unmatched sense of accomplishment and adventure
Lasting awe and affinity towards the beauty of Metro Detroit’s outdoors
Shattered expectations regarding “Pure Michigan” trail experiences
Stunning views of the shining Huron River

Congratulations on walking in Chief Pontiac’s steps, Detroit.

We can’t wait to see you at another trailhead soon.

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Trailblaze Detroit is a multimedia series co-produced by Visit Detroit and Expedition Detroit. The core purpose of the series is to promote outdoor adventure tourism and discovery throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties, as well as highlight the Detroit region’s natural spaces, seasonal activities, hidden outdoor gems, and the individuals that support them.

Are you interested in using adventure marketing to promote your organization or business? Awesome – we’re here to help! Contact us at info@expeditiondetroit.com or 734.821.6416 to learn more.

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Wenceel Pérez returns home, but when will he return to Detroit Tigers?

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17 hours ago

June 23, 2026

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Wenceel Pérez returns home, but when will he return to Detroit Tigers?

Wenceel Pérez is home.

But when will he return to the Detroit Tigers?

The 26-year-old outfielder returned to Detroit on Friday, June 19, after spending a couple extra days in Houston awaiting clearance to fly. He suffered an orbital fracture June 16 when a plyometric band struck him below his left eye during his postgame workout routine.

Don’t expect to see him in MLB games anytime soon.

“It’s not injured, from what I understand, where it’s going to be something long term,” manager A.J. Hinch said before Tuesday’s game against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park, “but it doesn’t mean it heals itself fast. He’s feeling better and better and reporting progress.”

The fracture doesn’t require surgery.

“We’ve got to pay attention to the bone healing,” Hinch said. “The eye part of it is, the swelling is the main issue. There were a couple of days there where your eye swells shut and the vision is not there.”

Pérez hasn’t played for the Tigers since June 16.

Before the injury, he hit .180 with seven home runs, 14 walks and 29 strikeouts in 53 games.

Parker Meadows injury update

Center fielder Parker Meadows hasn’t played for the Tigers since April 9.

The 26-year-old has been on the injured list with a left radius fracture, a concussion and a right mouth laceration, with the left radius fracture requiring surgery. There isn’t a timetable for his return to the Tigers.

“The bone shattered, so it’s not as simple as healing a simple break,” Hinch said. “I say shattered as a non-doctor, so I’m not sure if that’s the actual term, but I know it’s been a work in progress to continue his ability to do everything with that hand and arm and wrist. It’s been slow, and there’s not much we can do.”

Before the injury, he hit .250 with two walks and 10 strikeouts in 12 games while serving as the everyday center fielder.

“He’s not hitting and doing all those things that would lead you to start to wonder when he’s coming back, but it’s progressing,” Hinch said. “The nature of the injury, as we are learning, has been the slowest a bone heals. It’s by no setback or no issue.”

‘Slow ramp’ for Gleyber Torres

Second baseman Gleyber Torres, who has one of the best on-base percentages in baseball, remains sidelined with a left oblique strain. The 29-year-old received a cortisone shot Friday, but he still hasn’t resumed baseball activities.

It’s his second left oblique strain over the past two months.

Last time, Torres missed one month while recovering on the injured list.

It could be an even longer process this time.

“He’s doing his normal rehab therapy,” Hinch said. “It’ll be a slow ramp for him.”

Before the latest injury, he hit .280 with four home runs, 29 walks and 33 strikeouts in 43 games while serving as the everyday second baseman.

Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@freepress.com or follow him @EvanPetzold.

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