The state of Michigan is ending its exclusive contract with the Education Achievement Authority to oversee the worst-performing schools in the state.
State School Superintendent Mike Flangan sent a letter to the EAA saying the state will pull out of its exclusivity agreement with the Authority one year from now.
Martin Ackley is with the Michigan Department of Education. He says the state still intends to use the EAA to help turn around struggling schools.
“Now, this is in no way a statement or an indication of a lack of confidence in the EAA or its academic strategies. This is just an action that needed to be taken in order to provide flexibility and to provide options other than the EAA in which to place these most struggling schools.”
So, what are the other options that the State might use to help failing schools? And what's ahead for the controversial EAA?
Jake Neher, who covers Lansing for the Michigan Public Radio Network, joined us today.
Listen to the full interview above.
