Giving Compass' Take:

• Two adult education centers in Detroit will start providing community services to parents which will include programs such as job training, and mental health services. 

• What are the funding sources and constraints that are present when expanding programs at centers like the two in Detroit?

• Read more about why customized resources for adult learners will help academic growth. 

The Detroit school district is turning its two adult education centers into sites that will give parents access to a number of academic and community resources in one spot.

It’s a crucial part of Superintendent Nikolai Vitti’s rebuilding effort, because it goes beyond trying to fix curriculum and system failures, and instead works to connect with parents.

The family hubs, which will open in January, will be located at the district’s Adult Education Center East at 13840 Lappin and at the Adult Education Center West at 16164 Asbury Park. Both centers already offer a range of programming to help older students and adults earn high school diplomas or GEDs, while providing services such as tutoring and career exploration.

Now, those two sites will offer much more, including courses offered through the district’s Parent Academy that help parents learn how to help their children. And, thanks to partnerships with a number of community organizations, parents can also take advantage of other services, such as job training, home ownership classes, and mental health services. There will also be food and clothing donations.

Read the full article about adult education centers in Detroit by Lori Higgins at Chalkbeat