A case against the Common Core
Skilling, who is an innovative leader in Michigan, says the Common Core standards are nothing short of a ‘race to the bottom.’
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Duncan in Detroit: EAA opponents should calm down
Michigan Democrats could take a lesson from Arne Duncan. A Democrat, Duncan has supported new efforts in Michigan to improve the lowest-performing schools.
Charter school brings new life to old Detroit
University Prep Science and Math is opening an elementary school here this fall in the renovated, historic Miller High School.
Media misquote State Superintendent Flanagan
I was at the Governor’s Summit. I scratched my head because I knew that wasn’t what Flanagan had meant-or even said.
Progress Michigan scares MLive
A few papers within MLive’s Michigan news conglomerate decided to run summaries each week on bills, a service powered by MichiganVotes.org. Sounds fine, right?
Detroit schools get graded
A new ranking of elementary and middle schools from Excellent Schools Detroit showcases the best schools in Detroit — as well as the worst.
Snyder's ed finance plan is spot on
State Democrats haven’t taken kindly to the governor’s backed re-write of the School Aid Act. A draft is now available, and then the Legislature will likely act on it next month.
Roy Roberts on dealing with DPS board: 'Worst months of my life'
Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Roy Roberts told the editorial board of The Detroit News that the past weeks have been “two of the worst months of my entire life.”
DPS board president details power trip
Just in case you thought the Detroit Public Schools school board cared about anything but power, listen to this interview with board President LaMar Lemmons.
DPS school board grasps for power
The Detroit school board has proven time and again that it only cares about one thing – and it’s not about the welfare of the children who attend Detroit Public Schools. Right after it became apparent last month a ballot proposal challenging the state’s emergency manager law, Public Act 4, is heading for the November … Continue Reading →