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Name: Deblon Jackson City: Highland Park Candidate: Title/Position City Council What is your platform on Community Engagement and Democracy? An ordinance needs to have the input of citizens. There need to be more dialog so that the citizen can understand and contribute to any ordinance that can be improved. With out citizen input it is like a chair missing a leg. That way all can understand completely and know what is expected. The importance of solar energy is predicated on insurance and who...
Two Melvindale High School teachers were recently honored for their work advancing student understanding and achievement in STEM-related areas: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Terry Laesser was recognized in the 2021 Hall of Femme Awards established by Wiley Publishing to spread awareness and give support to women in STEM. Laesser, who teaches Physical Science, AP Computer Science, and Robotics, was one of 20 women honored. Nahed Bizzari teaches Megatronics in the school's...
This year, the two comprehensive high schools in Wayne-Westland Community Schools will not be announcing a homecoming king or queen. There is still a competition and crowns for the winners. Still, the two high schools decided to do away with the gender-specific titles and announce the victors as gender-neutral homecoming "royalty" instead, which can be students of any gender. Last school year, Wayne Memorial High School brought the idea to change the homecoming gender-specific titles to the...
LANSING - Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), Sen. Adam Hollier (D-Detroit), Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-Pittsfield Township) hosted a virtual press conference this morning about their legislation to prevent and reduce students being removed from school, while ensuring that their due process rights are protected during disciplinary actions. In 1975, the U.S. Supreme Court in Goss v. Lopez found that education is a property right and that students should, at minimum,...
I'Esha Mitchell is the newest writer to be welcomed to Downrivers' club of authors. Mitchell has already sold out of her first title, "Malanie, The Perfectly Unique Swan!", and is waiting patiently for the next shipment. Malanie tells the story of a young swan, finding herself in the world that Mitchell has created. Malanie lives in a community of beautiful swans, where everyone shares the same physical attributes. Like most of Mitchell's audience, Malanie was born different from the bunch....
Four Lincoln Park Public Schools (LPPS) Board of Education members have been selected as 2020 Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Awards honorees for their commitment to students and their community. MASB Awards go to school board members who take educational courses to enhance their ability to improve Michigan's schools in their roles on local school boards. The awards were presented at a special ceremony held at LPPS Administrative Offices on Tuesday, August 31. Board President Kathy...
DEARBORN- Michigan roads are about to get more crowded as millions of students and teachers return to school. AAA is launching its "School's Open Drive Carefully" campaign, reminding drivers to slow down, eliminate distractions and obey traffic laws when passing bus stops and driving through neighborhoods and school zones. Drivers can expect an increase in: Congestion – more drivers during the morning and afternoon commutes Pedestrians – students walking to and from school or the bus stop Bus...
For the first time since March 2020, millions of students, pre-kindergarten to high school seniors, will be attending in-person classes. Aside from attending class, they will be also participating in extracurricular activities, like sports, music and clubs. Parents have many concerns and questions. Howard University News Service reached out to five physicians for answers, Dr. Hadie Shariat, pediatrician, Howard University Hospital; Dr. Katherine Hager, Infectious Disease Fellow, Howard...
Each year hundreds of young children disconnect in the summer, making it much harder in the fall to succeed academically. As a result, Wayne-Westland Community Schools loaded up the buses to bring BUSting with Learning. This initiative, in its second year, provided free literacy resources to kindergarten through third-grade students in the community. "Literacy is the catalyst for all learning. This important initiative helps reinforce literacy in the next generation and bridge early literacy...
INKSTER - The Unity in the Community Group of Inkster announces their Back To School Backpack Giveaway to be held on Saturday, August 28 in Inkster. From 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m., students will be able to get free backpacks loaded with school supplies. The event takes place at the Simmons Center located at 29150 Carlysle Avenue in Inkster. Unity in the Community is a grass roots organization comprised of community service organizations that have come together to provide a single day of free...
The Leanna Hicks Public Library in Inkster finished the month of July with two events on Saturday afternoon, the 31st. For adults, the library hosted local author and Inkster resident Che J. Ambe, who recently released his new book "Coming to America 2: The Battle for the Throne of Zamunda." For all ages on the lawn outdoors, a Cool Down Ice Cream Party was held simultaneously and offered delicious refreshment to those who attended the book discussion. Ice cream for the event was provided...
The River Rouge School District continues to introduce innovative and more effective ways to support the mental health and overall well-being of our students. We have spent the past several years working on the development of animal-assisted interventions and that work led us to the development of therapy dog teams to help our students cope with increased stress levels, anxiety, depression, and other issues that have only been heightened because of the COVID crisis. Mrs. Shakesha Alexander, VSW...
ECORSE – In July, Ecorse High School was awarded vehicles, tools and components from General Motors through its corporate donations program that assists institutions within The GM Training Network. "The implementation of the Certified Automotive Tech program at Ecorse High School will be game changing," said Superintendent Josha Talison. "Upon completion of the program and passing state exams, our students will have the opportunity to immediately get into the workforce and earn a middle-class s...
Lincoln Park Middle School (LPMS) received a grant from The Western Governors University to showcase and celebrate the school's diverse student backgrounds. The $500 grant, received this past spring, is being used to purchase books for the school library which reflect a variety of student experiences and cultures, and to create a club for students that promotes and celebrates student diversity. The efforts are part of the district's mission to provide a safe, inclusive environment for all...
Hope Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. We encourage students between the ages of 16-21, who cannot attend a traditional high school, to enroll. Classes are held Monday through Friday 8am-1:30pm. We are offering transportation throughout the metropolitan Detroit area. Both breakfast and lunch is served daily. Students who enroll into the academy will also have opportunities to enroll in our high school CTE courses: Cosmetology, Certified Nursing...
SOUTHFIELD —The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is working in collaboration with southeast Michigan Walmart locations to provide new school supplies for metro Detroit children in need through its Stuff the Bus event Friday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 8. The Salvation Army will provide a list of supplies for shoppers to choose from as they take care of their back-to-school shopping at participating Walmart locations. The shopping list includes pencils, backpacks, calculators, erasers, books, paper, flash cards, glue sticks, planners, f...
The River Rouge School District has identified a phenomenal leader in Mr. Bacari Alexander to serve as the District Coordinator for Culture, Health, & Wellness. The District has adopted, and is continuing to develop a framework that allows schools to support student's social-emotional intelligence, mental health and wellness, as we continue to deepen our work to create academically competitive students. Mr. Alexander will be responsible for ensuring that the culture of our schools reflects our c...
The City of Westland is currently exploring repurposing the vacant 120,000 square foot, Marshall Upper Elementary, which closed in 2020 and is slated for demolition. In February, the City entered into an agreement with Wayne-Westland Schools in order to conduct due diligence on the building to determine if it may be suitable to repurpose the space into a community/recreation center in a potential partnership with the Detroit Metro YMCA. The building offers ample space, including 2 gymnasiums, a...
oung adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday now have more time to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Fostering Futures Scholarship application period for academic year 2021-22 will stay open until Aug. 1. Eligible students enrolled at a Michigan degree-granting college or university may now apply to receive scholarship funds for tuition, fees, room, board, books and...
On August 3, 2021, residents of Westland have the option of voting to extend the millage which funds the operation of the William P. Faust Public Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway. The city's last millage, approved in 2012, provided for funding of all library operating costs, services and programs, and expires in July 2022. Westland voters will be asked to approve a 10-year millage renewal at a new reduced rate of 0.85 mills, rather than the current rate of 0.975 mills, which means...
Let America be America again. Let it be the dream it used to be. Let it be the pioneer on the plain Seeking a home where he himself is free. (America never was America to me.) Let America be the dream the dreamers dreamed— Let it be that great strong land of love Where never kings connive nor tyrants scheme That any man be crushed by one above. (It never was America to me.) O, let my land be a land where Liberty Is crowned with no false patriotic wreath, But opportunity is real, and life is free, Equality is in the air we breathe. (There’s nev...
Former Telegram intern Gail Monds graduated from the University of Michigan this past April and now holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Screen Studies. Monds interned with the Telegram for one semester as part of the requirements for completing the Journalism and Screen Studies program. She previously enjoyed a career in engineering, holding both bachelor's and master's degrees in Civil Engineering. She had previously attended Michigan Technological and Wayne State Universities. Monds...
Graduating Ecorse High Senior Dominic Woods says he is just a normal, average teen. Woods has had a distinguished academic career in Ecorse Public Schools and throughout his four years at Ecorse High School, he has managed to maintain straight A's in all his courses. It is his dedication to his studies which has earned him a 4.06 GPA and entry this fall to the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League research university in Philadelphia. For Woods, work comes first, but there is always time for...
Stepping in to take command of an entire school district during a global pandemic can be a daunting expectation. The Wayne-Westland School Board voted in spring of 2020 to offer the post of superintended to John Dignan, who at the time was working in the Southfield Public Schools District. The district had previously been led by Dr. Sue Carnell and Jill Simmons, each on an interim basis. Dignan took over as superintendent for Wayne-Westland Schools in July and was pleasantly surprised to find a...
The Michigan Lottery raised more than $1.179 billion for Michigan schools in fiscal year 2020. This marks the sixth record-setting year in a row for Lottery contributions to the School Aid Fund and the second consecutive year that the Lottery has generated more than $1 billion for public education in a single fiscal year. “We continue to find ways to make historic investments in our classrooms in conjunction with the bipartisan budget that I signed last year to make the largest investment in K-12 education in the history of our state without r...
