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At a meeting with Detroit parents and school administrators earlier this week, one of the governor's advisors told the crowd "there's no way in the world"…

One of Governor Snyder’s key advisors says “there’s no way in the world” the state will close 38 “failing” schools this year.That’s what Rich Baird told…

Lansing spent $617 million last year to keep the Detroit Public Schools alive. That solved the district’s massive debt problem, but it didn’t start to…

The Detroit Public Schools Community District is prepared to sue the state if it moves ahead on its threat to shut down some low-performing schools.The…

There are 25 schools in Detroit waiting to hear whether they’ll be closing their doors at the end of the school year.So, where would all those students…

Detroit school leaders say they’re ready to take on the task of transforming some of the state’s lowest-performing schools.But first, they’re inviting…

The Michigan Legislature is back in session, and the bills are rolling in. This Week in Review, Weekend Edition host Rebecca Kruth and Michigan Radio…

New Detroit school board members officially took office Wednesday night.It’s the first time the district has had a true school board since a series of…