As students return to the classroom, the faith-based community continues to play a supporting role in their education. The partnerships created between school districts and churches often bridge gaps in resources, provide emotional support, and address various challenges faced by the school system.
American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series explores the contributions of local churches. Guest host Trudy Gallant-Stokes leads a discussion with Bishop Dr. Corletta Vaughn of Holy Ghost Cathedral Church and Pastor Velma Jean Overman of Christ Temple City of Refuge.
Bishop Vaughn, a board member of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, talks about the spiritual support faith leaders provide to students, parents, and educators. She emphasizes the faith community’s role in addressing chronic absenteeism, which has been a major issue for the district.
At Pastor Overman’s church, students are rewarded for consistent school attendance. Pastor Overman discusses those efforts and emphasizes the close collaboration between her church and local educators to enhance out-of-school time learning opportunities for children.
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