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Detroit Pre-Medical Scholars Program Gives Aspiring Doctors Opportunity to Examine Medical Careers and Concerns

Detroit, MI – The Wayne State University School of Medicine,  the Detroit Public Schools, and the Detroit Public Schools Foundation have teamed up to offer high school students a chance to learn more about medical careers this summer.

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Look to the Future but Remember Your Roots

College campus visits. ACT prep. Acceptance letters, enrollment forms, financial aid and scholarship applications and transcripts. Graduation. With all the excitement and stress of planning for college, the hard work that brought you to this important point in your life can become a blur. Those people who helped you along the way and milestone moments can be forgotten. It’s important to take an opportunity to reflect on them — the teachers, the counselors, the classmates, the challenging academic programs and enriching educational opportunities – to remember their support in the successes of your journey.

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313Energy Drink Helps Local Charities

Watch on MyFox Detroit (Website)

New Ways to Learn, Many Ways to Support Education

Read more in our April Newsletter (PDF)

CHEVROLET DETROIT BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX INTRODUCES ‘MOTORSPORTS EDUCATION’ PROGRAM FOR FIFTH GRADERS

Detroit Public Schools, PNC Bank Support Innovative Math, Science Curriculum

DETROIT, Mich. (April 17, 2012) – Committed to serving the community and educating today’s youth, the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix (CDBIGP) is proud to announce its partnership with PNC Bank to host two mathematics and science programs for Detroit Public School (DPS) students centered around racing.

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People on the Move

Coverage of President & CEO Chacona Johnson’s recent accolade in the Oakland Press People on the Move.

A Time for Change and Opportunity in Detroit Schools

“In times of change, it is important to remember what is not changing, and importantly, what should not be changing. The community must not waver on the priority to focus energy, time and funds on Detroit students.” Check out Foundation President & CEO Chacona Johnson’s latest blog on HuffPost Detroit.

 

 

 

People Making News

The Detroit Free Press is spreading the news about the Foundation’s newest member, Alumni Development Specialist, Erica Raglin. (Website)

Teens hope ‘Energy’ drink can boost Detroit

Read more exciting news about our partnership with 313 Energy from the Oakland Press. (Website)

Young Entrepreneurs

Read more exciting news about our partnership with 313 Energy from the Jewish News (PDF)