AMP Blog: detroit

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Become a Detroit Future Schools Teacher!

We are excited to invite all teachers to apply for one of the most transformative and effective professional development opportunities of a lifetime.

Detroit Future Schools (DFS) needs innovative, passionate, committed teachers to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The first round of applications will be reviewed in April 2013.

Call for Session Proposals: (NO) Blank Slates: A DET X NOLA Cultural Exchange

We find it problematic when the term "Blank Slates" or "Blank Canvas" or "Clean Slate" comes into popular use in describing Detroit or New Orleans' present states post-disaster. Neither city is truly a "Blank Slate" – indeed there are layers upon layers of rich culture and history still present. And most importantly, there are people there.

DFM Saturday Series: "Design One-Øh!-One"

Are you tired of that same ol’ MS Word letterhead? Have you ever wanted to create a SUPER logo or AMAZING POSTER? Come learn how you can turn ideas into images, logos, or even brands.

Jenny Lee presents the "City As Ecosystem"

DFM3 Orientation Explores the Purpose of Media and Technology

Detroit Future Media launched it’s third round of community media trainings (DFM3), with an orientation for new students on January 15th and 16th. The DFM3 class of 55 Detroiters represent a variety of communities, experiences, neighborhoods and identities throughout the city.