EMU: Detroit Public Schools

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As part of a broader article on reform plans for the Detroit Public Schools, the Detroit Free Press reports that Eastern Michigan University will play a role in the newly formed Education Achievement System, part of an effort announced Monday to restructure DPS. The district’s failing schools will be overseen by an 11-member authority, including two members appointed by EMU. It will be run by the district’s emergency manager, Roy Roberts. [Source] EMU also issued a press release with more details on its role. [Source]