Dearborn school board reconvenes after protest over library books brings Monday’s meeting to an early end

October 14th, 20223 DEARBORN — A Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education meeting commenced on Thursday after being shut down on Monday when protesters against certain books in the district’s libraries packed the room and the meeting descended into chaos and confusion. The books, which have been pulled off the shelf pending review for weeks,...

Dearborn must embrace diversity, inclusion and freedom of expression

October 14th, 20225 By now, just about in everyone in Dearborn is aware of the book banning saga in the Dearborn Public Schools. A number of concerned citizens and parents have voiced their objections to the presence of certain books in school libraries, namely books that explore LGBTQ+ themes and lifestyles. Undoubtedly, parents should have a say in the...

Dearborn Schools makes administrative changes with new school year

September 1st, 20220 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools District announced a number of administrative changes before school started this past Monday, Aug. 29. The district said in a press release that administrative changes were made for a number of reasons including retirements that then caused a domino effect as administrators shifted roles....

Community mourns passing of longtime local teachers union president John McDonald

January 1st, 20220 The passing of a longtime local teachers union president and college professor is being mourned by many in the Dearborn community. John McDonald served as the president of the Henry Ford College (HFC) Federation of Teachers, Local 1650 for an unprecedented 43 years and was a faculty member at HFC for nearly 53 years. McDonald also...

Dearborn Schools to start year online, with optional in-school support

August 11th, 20200 DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education agreed Monday night for the district to start the school year online for all students. Students from preschool through high school will take classes online at least until the first week of October. The board will reevaluate conditions later in September to see if it is...

Dearborn School Board to discuss three options for a return to school

July 30th, 20200 DEARBORN — The Dearborn School Board of Education will be conducting a special study session on August 6 at 1 p.m. to discuss the three possible options recommended by the district's Reopen Committee for a return to school. The meeting will be held at the Administrative Service Center, 18700 Audette. Indoor gatherings in Michigan...