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Detroit Teachers Secure Higher Pay and Expanded Protections in New DPSCD Contract

Staff Writer - July 17, 2026

By: Jasmine West For Detroit Federation of Teachers President Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins, one of the most meaningful victories in the union’s new contract began as something...

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DPSCD Students Starts Summer School Today, Some Teachers Unhappy

Sherri Kolade - July 11, 2021

Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) teachers and students are coming back to the classroom today for summer school -- but not everyone is...

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What’s best for educators and support staff is best for students

Keith A. Owens - May 10, 2017

All children deserve a great education. Each school day, we represent thousands of men and women who strive to provide an environment where it can...

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DFT’s Ivy Bailey aims to “put children first”

Keith A. Owens - January 26, 2017

Ivy Bailey was recently elected to a full term as Detroit Federation of Teachers president. She is also a vice president of AFT Michigan....

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