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Sharing Detroiters’ vision for education. Views/Opinions are speaker’s own. Classroom rules apply: Any profanity or bullying will be removed from comments.
Detroit, Michigan
Joined June 2009
Health Hubs at 5 @Detroitk12 schools will have extended hours Dec 22 to Jan 2, and serve all neighbors, beyond DPSCD families, with food, hygiene supplies and more. We're proud to join The Kresge Foundation to expand support over the holidays. Learn more:
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By removing barriers to basic needs, Detroit Public Schools Community District is proving that when schools serve the whole family, students thrive.
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In Episode 6 of Our State of Education, Former U.S. Senator Debbie @stabenow highlights why strong public #education is essential to our communities. Listen to the full episode at https://t.co/k9yBaEOIDS or wherever you get your podcasts 🌟 #policy #detroit #michigan #podcast
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The Skillman Foundation supports community-driven education transformation, ensuring policies and resources align with what students, families, and educators need to thrive. Read about our work and our partners in action in our 2024 Annual Report.
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See stories of students, educators, advocates, and community leaders driving education forward in Detroit and across Michigan. The Skillman Foundation’s People Powered Education strategy invests in…
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Congratulations, Mayor-Elect @MsMarySheffield. We look forward to working with you on education and ensuring youth can design bold destinies in #Detroit and beyond.
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While two federal judges have ordered the release of #SNAP benefits, the situation remains tenuous. "This moment is a test. Not of our politics, but of our compassion," @angelique1971 and @Gleaners CEO, Gerry Brisson, share in a joint op-ed.
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Right now, as the federal government remains shut down, nearly 42 million Americans are wondering how they’ll put food on the table.
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Phantom Blade Zero launches worldwide on September 9, 2026 on Steam, PlayStation, and the Epic Games Store. Rain mixes with blood, mercy entangles with vengeance. Fend off assassins, unravel world-ending conspiracies, and defend your values with your life. Add to wishlist now!
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Calling all nonprofit professionals 📢 The Building Movement Project's Race to Lead 2025 Survey is open through November 14! Share your experience to help shape the future of leadership and equity in the sector. Take the survey:
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Lawrence Hood, CEO of @daasdistrict, shares how his charter district addresses systems that fall short by pairing academics with wraparound supports, community partnerships, & career pathways. Learn more on #OurStateofEducation - https://t.co/k9yBaEPgtq
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#Detroit students are proving what’s possible when we invest in teachers, curriculum, and our children. In #OurStateofEducation, @Detroitk12 superintendent, Dr. Nikolai Vitti, shares how recent system changes are driving student achievement. Hear more at https://t.co/w1HRSmRgiX
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Get to know our Youth Council! They are an awesome group of 10th and 11th graders who deeply care about serving their communities, are interested in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors, and want to use their voices to transform the #education system.
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We are excited to introduce the 2025-2027 Skillman Youth Council, a group of 15 10th and 11th graders who live or attend school in Detroit and deeply care about serving their communities, are...
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In Ep5 of #OurStateofEducation, we sit down with CEO of @daasdistrict Lawrence Hood and Superintendent of @detroitk12 Dr. Nikolai Vitti to discuss changes schools can make to better support students, what schools can’t do alone, & who must help. Listen at https://t.co/k9yBaEPgtq
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Are you passionate about expanding #education organizing power? We are #hiring a Director of Ground Building to oversee our Ground Building #grantmaking portfolio! Applications are being accepted until October 31. Learn more and apply at: https://t.co/htB1BgYM2a
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Calling all Detroiters! @chalkbeatDET wants to know your thoughts on how the city's next mayor can support schools and education 📝 https://t.co/yPVU9A512i
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Detroiters will elect a new mayor come Nov. 4, and both candidates say they want to play a role in improving educational outcomes for city children.
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We are excited to join the @ChildrensFndn and support the Michigan Central Station Children's Endowment Initiative, which aims to build up long-term sustainability for 11 #Detroit-area #youth-serving organizations by building endowments for each. https://t.co/gjewZs8YKC
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#Michigan needs to upgrade K-12 #education, and to do that, state leaders need to put #policy making before politics. Our President & CEO, @angelique1971, shares her thoughts in an op-ed for @detroitnews. Also available at https://t.co/teXKV1EFuN
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On Mackinac Island this month, Michigan’s Republican leaders will gather for their biennial conference to debate politics, strategy and power.
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Leadership should unite, not divide. #UniteInAdvance
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“Acts of political violence — from the recent murder of Charlie Kirk to the murder of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman of Minnesota — have…
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Are you passionate about using #data and #evaluation for social change? We are #hiring a Learning & Impact Manager to support a culture of continuous learning and strengthen the Foundation’s ability to assess impact. Learn more and #apply by Oct 1st: https://t.co/ZbjOzins3K
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Healthy #debate moves us past one set of ideas into better ones—but the real conundrum lies in the mental models beneath the #policy ideas. Do we believe that our collective good is tied to our individual gain? Here's where we stand:
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Why should we discuss and disagree? Healthy debate makes stronger communities and is often what’s needed to get us past one set of ideas into the best set of ideas.
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Messiah Bethel, high school senior, shares his experience raising his voice — from speaking at board meetings to running for student government — to enact change in his school. Listen to what he has to say on Ep 4 of #OurStateofEducation - https://t.co/fDCsrWWmIt
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Tune in to episode 3 of #OurStateofEducation where we talk with @profjohnapowell about the power of #bridging and how to build common ground for #education change. Listen in at https://t.co/k9yBaEOIDS or wherever you get your #podcasts 🎧
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Education is not only about academics. In Episode 3 of Our State of Education, @profjohnapowell of @oandbinstitute explains why #education is one of the foundations for building community and bringing people together. Listen to #OurStateofEducation on Spotify, Apple, and more 🎧
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