Publications & Perspectives

The Skillman Foundation publishes an Annual Report, Good Schools Guide and a general purpose brochure about our work.

The Foundation also publishes a weekly page in the Detroit Free Press Yak's Corner, which focuses on the work of our grantees and stakeholders.

Links to our publications are below.

Latest Publications

2008 Good Schools Guide

Our fourth report card for Detroit families, the 2008 Good Schools Guide is full of essential information that Detroit families need to help choose appropriate schools for kids. This guide lifts up the best Detroit has to offer. The High Performing category is a showcase of innovative approaches to education that should be used across the city. If your school isn't listed in this guide, ask the principal why not? Download 2008 Guide here (PDF 19 MB)

2006 Annual Report

This comprehensive and compelling annual report chronicles our Good Neighborhoods work and its impact on ordinary Detroit families in six sections of the city. Read it online now, or to request a free print version call 313.393.1185, or email info@skillman.org.

2006 Annual Report (PDF 12.1MB)

2007 Good Schools Guide

The 2007 Good Schools Guide is the third -- and best -- report card for Detroit families that The Skillman Foundation has produced. This year's edition is squarely aimed at our most important audience -- families -- and it provides them with the essential information they need to help choose appropriate schools. This report also stands out because it clearly shows that there are plenty of successful schools in Detroit, schools that are doing right by children, and preparing them to lead productive and meaningful lives as adults.

2007 Good Schools Guide (PDF 12.1MB)