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Parents, students and teachers urge board to keep schools virtual and demand reinstatements and grievance remedies
Summary
Sixteen public commenters told the board to keep schools virtual for the remainder of the school year, called for reinstatement of disciplined teachers, demanded resolution and payment in a JROTC grievance, and pressed for improved mental‑health supports, student input and better communications.
During a lengthy public‑comment session, 16 speakers addressed the Detroit Public Schools Community District board, delivering sharply divided messages but with two dominant themes: many speakers urged the board to keep schools virtual while others—principally parents of medically fragile children or special‑needs advocates—said in‑person support is essential for some students.
Teachers, union organizers and student groups repeatedly…
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