The Challenge

Every child in Detroit deserves a great education.

90% of Detroit schools do not have the resources they need to provide one. The crisis in Detroit schools doesn’t stem from a lack of effort, it stems from a lack of equity and financial support.

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The Why

A quality education empowers children to pursue their greatest ambitions.

Our work is to ensure that one day every child in Detroit has access to a great school and all the opportunities an excellent education brings.

The Solution

At DCF, we’re creating better quality schools by:

Training and developing remarkable school leaders

Recruiting, coaching and rewarding successful teachers

Providing children with the tools they need in the classroom

Supporting city-wide initiatives that help school systems thrive