Charles Richardson+FollowDetroit’s lesson: Centering Black students changes everythingDetroit’s own Tiffany Brockington proves what happens when Black children are truly centered in their education. Growing up, she experienced both Eurocentric and African-centered schools—and the difference was life-changing. At Nataki Talibah Schoolhouse, every lesson was rooted in Black history, culture, and pride, building confidence and a sense of belonging that still shapes her work as an educator today. Meanwhile, most Detroit students still learn in classrooms where their heritage is an afterthought. If other communities can have culturally specific schools, why not Detroit’s Black youth? What would our city look like if every child was taught to see themselves as a star? #Education #DetroitEducation #BlackHistory00Share
kerryrivera+FollowAmazon boosts Detroit students' school prepAmazon has stepped up for Detroit students with a $25,000 donation to the Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation. This funding will provide essential resources like clothing and toiletries, ensuring students are ready for the new school year. Announced at Davison Elementary, the donation is part of a five-year partnership that has already contributed $200,000. With Detroit facing high poverty levels, these resources are crucial for improving attendance and academic achievement. How do you think community partnerships can further support education in Detroit? #Safety #DetroitEducation #AmazonCares00Share
TwilightTurtle+FollowDetroit’s curriculum shift: More than just historyDetroit’s public schools are rewriting what it means to see yourself in the classroom. In a city where 82% of students are Black, the district is pushing past the old limits of teaching Black history as just slavery and civil rights. Now, Detroit’s curriculum weaves in local heroes, Motown, labor movements, and stories of Black brilliance—every grade, all year. This isn’t just about textbooks; it’s about students seeing their lives and communities reflected in what they learn. But with national debates over race in education heating up, Detroit’s efforts show both the power and the challenge of making schools truly inclusive. What changes would you want to see in your local schools? #Education #K12 #DetroitEducation00Share
