Transportation

Retention

Detroit Public Schools offered gift cards for perfect attendance. 4,936 students have earned it.

“It's working for many students.” The incentive program is intended to reduce high school chronic absenteeism, which has been a monumental challenge in DPS for years.

Policy and Legislation

Study finds Boston’s busing program has had a significant educational impact

The 74

Since 1966, METCO has brought students from Boston to schools in nearby suburbs. Recent research finds that it improved student test scores, attendance, college graduation rates, and lifetime earnings.

Operations

Four ways to address bus driver shortages

District leaders are taking different approaches to common transportation challenges.