All programs are produced by students at the Detroit School of Arts (DSA) with technical assistance from Donald Walker.
Ms. Rita Davis is Principal of Detroit School of Arts.
September 1, 2010
This encore edition looks at the development of the Detroit School of Arts. You’ll hear historical clips about the old DSA, musical selections from the student vocal ensembles and the DSA Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble. Plus you will learn more about the mission, curriculum and success of this “jewel of Detroit” from its Founder and first Principal Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton.
August 4, 2010
Enjoy an encore broadcast from the students of the Detroit School of Arts broadcast team as they celebrated Black History month. Hear excerpts from Dr. Martin L. King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech and President Barack Obama’s inaugural speech. In addition, the team produced shorts from “Bringin the Noise Bringin Da Funk”, “Fences” and “The Wiz”.
July 7, 2010
Enjoy a special re-broadcast celebrating Women's History Month as the students of the Detroit School of Arts broadcast team interpret some classics. The students perform excerpts from August Wilson’s “Fences”, Langston Hughes’ “Mulatto” and George C. Wolf’s “Hairpiece”. There are also performances of Nikki Giovanni’s “Ego-Trippin,” an African American folk tale about the balance of power between men and women and a special tribute to grandmothers created by Maya Angelou. Finally, the team comes together in a performance of Lucille Fletcher’s 1942 thriller “The Hitchhiker”.
June 2, 2010
As we enter into the summer months, Detroit Public Schools Radio will be featuring the “The Best of DPSR”, highlights from past broadcasts of the 2009-2010 school year. This episode features the fable “The People Could Fly” followed by the radio play "Sorry, Wrong Number" and a radio version of "The Wiz." Listen now.
May 4, 2010
The students of the Detroit School of Arts broadcast team celebrate Mothers’ Day with their interpretation of some classics. The students perform excerpts from Nikki Giovanni’s “Ego-Trippin,” a special tribute to grandmothers created by Maya Angelou, August Wilson’s “Fences”, Langston Hughes’ “Mulatto” and “Dance Mama Dance” by Daniel Beaty. The tribute to mothers is followed by an encore presentation of their performance of “The Wiz.”
April 7, 2010
In this edition, the students of the Detroit School of Arts broadcast team celebrate Poetry month with their interpretation of some classics. The students perform Jazz in My Religion, Ellington Indigos, Harlem, Strange Fruit and more. There will also be folk pieces from Malindy, Cool World a story of creation and Party. Enjoy the latest from some of Detroit Public Schools’ best and brightest.
March 3, 2010
In this edition, the Detroit School of Arts broadcast team celebrates Women’s History Month with their interpretation of some classics. The students perform excerpts from August Wilson’s “Fences”, Langston Hughes’ “Mulatto” and George C. Wolf’s “Hairpiece”. There are also performances of Nikki Giovanni’s “Ego-Trippin”, an African American folk tale about the balance of power between men and women, and a special tribute to grandmothers created by Maya Angelou. Finally, the team comes together in a performance of Lucille Fletcher’s 1942 thriller “The Hitchhiker.”
February 3, 2010
In this edition, the Detroit School of Arts Broadcast Team presents a special Black History month program, featuring excerpts from Dr. Martin L. King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech and President Barack Obama’s inaugural speech. In addition, the team produces shorts from “Bringin' the Noise; Bringin' Da Funk”, “Fences” and “The Wiz”. Enjoy!
January 6, 2010
Join us for a look at the development of the Detroit School of Arts. You’ll hear historical clips about the old DSA, musical selections from the student vocal ensembles and the DSA Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble. Plus you will learn more about the mission, curriculum and success of this “jewel of Detroit” from its Founder and Principal Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton.
December 2, 2009
The Students at the Detroit School of Arts present an abbreviated version of "The Wiz," an urban take on the classic "Wizard of Oz" story.
The same program also featured an encore version of Lucille Fletcher's 1948 radio play "Sorry, Wrong Number."
May 6, 2009
DSA Senior Raven Stubbs shares a wonderful conversation with actor, playwright, activist and DSA graduate Connell Brown Jr. The two discuss his performance in "Kwame a River" and what is was like to be a student at Detroit School of Arts nearly a decade ago. Mr. Brown also shares some great advice to aspiring playwrights and actors. Then the DSA Broadcast Team, led by producer and broadcast instructor Marsha Sakwa, presents a thrilling performance of Lucille Fletcher's 1948 radio play "Sorry, Wrong Number." It's intrigue and inspiration here on DPS Radio!
April 1, 2009
In this edition, Detroit School of Arts students Ashllie Jenkins and Anika Page discuss with Principal Helena Lazo and LSCO members Rebecca Brown and Audrey Troyer the challenges and successes at Roberto Clemente Elementary Learning Academy. Also DSA students Raven Stubbs and Gary Hodges find out how Nina Graves-Hicks, Principal of Davis Aerospace Technical High School, and her students Ashley Daniels, Simi Razvi and Jeffrey Harris take learning to a higher level…literally!
March 4, 2009
This month, Detroit School of Arts student Adrienne Wells speaks with Malcolm X Academy Principal Freda Dawson about their African-Centered program. Aqueelah Alexander talks with Malcolm X Academy student Dajuan Wilson about his experiences in the program. Jill Gates will talk with Martin Luther King High Principal Sharon Robinson about her band going to the 2008 Olympics and J'nai Jonville talks with MLK band member Brandy Pauling.
2/04/09
This month on Detroit Public Schools RadioCass Technical High School Principal Lenora Ashford is featured. She shares with listeners the rich history of Cass Tech and introduces several of her accomplished students: Maurice Hunt, Janice Duncan and Phillips Johnson. Additionally you are treated to selections from the Cass Tech Harp and Vocal Ensemble. Detroit School of Arts students Imani Lee, Ashley Jenkins, Gary Hodges, Lindsay Holmes, Anthony Brock, Jarae Thompkins, Jill Gates and Ashley Edwards are your hosts.
1/07/09
Detroit School of Arts (DSA) student Ashley Jenkins interviews DPS Chief of Technology Christopher Nelson. The two discuss the technology improvements for the district. Later DSA student Imani Lee chats with DSA foreign exchange student Sara Sefatie. Sara talks about the culture differences between Paris and Detroit. Additionally you’ll hear from the Cass Tech High and Renaissance High School Choirs and Orchestras sharing their past performances. The one-hour show is produced by students at the Detroit School of Arts.
12/03/08
Detroit Public School's Chief of Security Charles Mitchell discusses safety efforts for the district. The Principal of Duke Ellington Conservatory of Music and Arts shares their program offerings and Detroit School of Arts student Kyle Hall talks about his entrepreneurial business ventures with his new record label and produced music. The one-hour show is produced by students at the Detroit School of Arts.
11/5/08
Meet Detroit School of Arts students who are interning with Too Hot to Handel, coming soon to the Detroit Opera House; discover Board of Education VP Joyce Hayes-Giles' passion for Detroit Public Schools; and hear DPS students fluent in Japanese, Chinese and Spanish.
10/01/08
Detroit Public Schools Radio kicks off the school year with an interview with Detroit School Board of Education President Dr. Carla Scott. Dr. Scott shares her past experiences as a physician, mother and Peace Corp volunteer and how these experiences brought her to the school board. The show continues with Charles L. Spain Elementary and Middle School Principal Mr. Ronald Alexander. Principal Alexander offers insights to his successes as principal of Spain. Additionally Principal Alexander is joined by his drama teacher Ms. Beth Desoten-Fuchs and student Aesha Carter. The show concludes with a performance from the Renaissance High School Jazz Ensemble.
09/03/08
This month's Detroit Public Schools Radio program features Principal Nancy Ross of Ronald Brown Academy, the winner of the prestigious "Panasonic School Turnaround Award." Principal Ross was one of only 6 winners in the nation and she shares the secrets of her success! DPS Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership, Sharon Appling, will discuss the benefits and challenges of redesigning 5 DPS High Schools.
Renaissance High School Graduate and current Yale University student, Brandon Keeler, shares how he garnered $800,000 dollars in scholarship funds. Additional guests include teacher Wanda Banks of Ronald Brown Academy, Principal Brenda Belcher of Crockett Technical High School and Crockett graduate Taslima Ahktar. The Detroit Public Schools' Radio program airs the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm on 90.9 WRCJ, a service of Detroit Public Schools and Detroit Public Television.
08/06/08
Wednesday August 8th DPSR program features a discussion on the National Board Certification program. Detroit Public School Students will interview National Board Certified Teacher Program Supervisor Julie Pita, National Board Certified Teachers Michelle Ballard, and Viviana Bonafede.
DPS students will also talk with Jamison Elementary principal David Harris and Jamison Elementary Teacher and Michigan Teacher of the Year Kim Kyff. The program concludes with Detroit Public Schools Director of Curriculum Shirley Brown.
06/04/08 - 07/02/08
The program features an in-depth discussion on DPS' Career and Technical Education programs with Director Arlene Gibson and Supervisors Harrison Duke and David Robinson. The program also features two graduates of the program Shavon Riley and Shaunton Davis sharing their experiences in Career and Technical Education. Also DPS Chief Financial Officer Joan McCray discusses the mission, purpose and changing scope of the DPS financial department. Student hosts for this program are Gary Hodges, Lindsey Holmes, and Imani Lee with additional student contributors.
The Detroit Public Schools Radio Program will feature newly appointed Deputy Superintendent Sue Carnell and her work for the Detroit Public Schools.
Principal Bernadine Carroll and the students from Hanstein Elementary School talk about the first ever opera written by children. Read more about the students in the Detroit Free Press
Principal Rita Davis from Halley magnet middle school appears with her award winning students in science, poetry, literature and spelling. BONUS FEATURE: the students read from their own works. There will also be annoucements about various events within the school district.
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05/07/08
The Detroit Public Schools Radio Program will feature Detroit School of the Arts (DSA) seniors Kimatha Bell and Joanne Nelson as hosts. Ms. Nelson interviews Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Dr. Connie Calloway. They discuss Dr. Calloway's vision for the Detroit Pubic School District and her professional track that has brought her to being DPS' superintendent.
Ms. Bell interviews Dr Denise Davis-Cotton, Principal and Founder of Detroit School of Arts. The two have lively discussion about the Dr. Cotton's background and her mission and vision for DSA. Dr. Cotton demonstrates her oratory skills with an excerpt from Langston Hughes "The Negro Mother". DSA students Henry May and Jarae Thompkins deliver news and information about the Detroit Public School District throughout the broadcast.
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