Detroit Charter Schools

Michigan Legislature Votes To Lift Charter School Cap

The Huffington Post | Simone Landon | Posted 12.15.2011

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A bill that would lift the state cap on charter schools passed the Michigan House 58-49 Wednesday night. It passed the state Senate in a close vote ea...

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What Does Parental Involvement In A Big City School District Really Look Like?

Steven Wasko | Posted 02.11.2012

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Steven Wasko

Have you convinced yourself that it's the lack of parental engagement that will inhibit even the most courageous educational reform platforms? Think again.

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Joy Resmovits

Weighing Detroit's Charter Schools

HuffingtonPost.com | Joy Resmovits | Posted 09.07.2011

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The majority of the Motor City's charter high schools underperform the city's traditional public schools, according to an analysis published Thursday ...

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Detroit Turning Schools To Charters To Avoid Closures

Posted 05.25.2011

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Last month, the state of Michigan charged Robert Bobb, Detroit Public Schools' Emergency Financial Manager, with closing 50 percent of the district's ...

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