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Building Character

Cornerstone’s Character Development Program is supporting academic success and personal growth. Meet our virtue coach and see how students are taking a leadership role in sharing good habits.

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Building Robot and Relationships

They’re a Jr. IT support team, builders of robots, creators of games…and friends. Discover how the Tech Team at Adams-Young Middle School is preparing for a technology-based world and having fun while they do it.

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Wellness Warriors: The Important Role of School Nurses

Meet some of our dynamic healthcare professionals who are playing a vital role in promoting healthy living among students.

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Cornerstone Teacher Named English Teacher of the Year

The Michigan Council of Teachers of English named WPA teacher Frances Smith Michigan Elementary Teacher of the Year! She’s establishing home libraries and cultivating a love for reading among her students.

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Cornerstone First Detroit Schools Accepted to Verizon Innovative Learning Program

1,000 internet-connected devices provided to all Cornerstone middle school students and teachers

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Five Reasons You’ll Love Working At Cornerstone Schools

Five reasons you’ll find yourself at home at Cornerstone Schools

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Journey to Atlanta to Deepen Our Complete Life Mission

In March, friends from our community were part of a very special weekend in Atlanta to honor our only living namesake, Ambassador Andrew J. Young, as the City of Atlanta celebrated his 90th birthday.

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Reading Month Round-Up

Cornerstone celebrates March Reading Month in a variety of fun and educational ways!

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Honoring Our Namesakes

Cornerstone names its schools after significant Founders and Civil Rights Leaders as one name. The school names uniquely depict an American journey, together.

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A Turning Point for the Complete Life

Cornerstone Schools honored Civil Rights Icon Andrew J. Young by dedicating its new “Center for the Complete Life” in his name at a ceremony on Friday, October 29. Students, alumni, teachers, partners and community leaders gathered…

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School Uniforms – Promoting Cooperation and Positive Behavior

When you visit one of our schools, I promise you’ll be impressed by how great our students look.

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All Students Deserve to be Healthy, Active & Ready to Learn

It’s startling to realize that the United States ranked last out of 21 industrialized nations in child health and safety. It is imperative that students are well-fed and active if they are going to be ready to learn.

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Preparing for the New School Year

Summer is ending. For many, this only means one thing.  It’s back to school time! The adjustment from summer break to school schedule can be a daunting task for any parent and child duo.

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The Importance of Early Career Exposure

In Detroit and other Michigan cities, employers are struggling with a talent shortfall that limits their growth and that of the overall economy.

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The Adventure of Summer Reading

“Summer slide” is not a ride at the local carnival, but a real issue, especially in lower income areas.  Children in low income areas tend to fall back two reading levels or more during summer months, which puts many children who are already below grade level at an even greater disadvantage. 

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Why Charter Schools?

Schools help shape us and define our early formative years.  Given that schools play such a vital role in a student’s life, it is important that we select schools with programs that will be the most valuable for our children.

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