Skillman Foundation

Congrats to Natalie Fotias, vice president of Communications, for being named a @crainsdetroit Notable Leader in Communications! From directing our podcast to supporting storytellers & more, she consistently works to bring communities & partners into education conversations.

5 seats on the Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education are up for election. Voters will soon make an important decision about the future of public education. We’ve pulled together resources to explain the school board’s role and more: bit.ly/4igKkWg

Drumroll please… 🥁 🥁 🥁 The Skillman Foundation 2025 Annual Report is live! Explore stories of People Powered Education and how we are investing in the power of youth, educators, families, and advocates to create a stronger education system for all. skillman.org/strongerinstep

The security measures meant to protect students can sometimes make school feel less safe. Skillman Youth Council member Taylor Peterson talks about the school-to-prison pipeline and finding the middle ground between safety and surveillance. skillman.org/stateofed

School safety is often discussed in terms of policies, procedures, and headlines. But for students, safety is personal. Skillman Youth Council members DeRick, Matthew, and Taylor share what school safety means to them as students inside the classroom. skillman.org/stateofed