Michigan’s state Senate narrowly passed a bill Thursday that allows the expansion of charter schools in the state. The bill now goes to the state House after the 20-18 Thursday vote resulting from some Republicans joining Democrats opposing the legislation. It’s part of a seven-bill package titled the Parent Empowerment Education Reform Package that aims [...]
DETROIT — U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan gave the Motor City a homework assignment Thursday. “Can Detroit become the fastest-improving urban district in the country?” Duncan asked Detroiters packed into the auditorium of the Charles H. Wright Academy of Arts and Sciences. “I see no reason why that can’t happen.” It was a challenge, [...]
When appointing John Covington chancellor of Michigan’s Education Achievement System, a plan to transform low-performing schools that will pilot in Detroit before expanding statewide, Gov. Rick Snyder (R) signaled his reliance on the new chief to help rescue the state’s most distressed students. “The future of Detroit and Michigan depends on making our education system a [...]
Detroit Public Schools aims to put 90 percent of its funding into student education, DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts told MSNBC Sunday. “We’re going to make sure it’s aimed at the principal, the teacher and that student,” Roberts said. “Not spent in the administration and other places.” Roberts was a guest on the network’s two-hour [...]
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