Detroit
Detroit schools manager names schools to close this fall
By James Brewer, February 10, 2012
Sixteen Detroit school buildings were listed for closure this fall by the Detroit Public Schools emergency manager.
Dr. Michael Barbour, distance education specialist
“Full-time online learning is actually detrimental to student success”
February 8, 2012
Dr. Michael Barbour, assistant professor in Instructional Technology at Wayne State University in Detroit, spoke to the WSWS about online education.
New boss of Highland Park, Michigan schools
Who is Jack Martin?
By Nancy Hanover, February 3, 2012
On his first day on the job as Emergency Manager of the Highland Park Schools, Martin announced the closure of one of three remaining schools in the impoverished district.
Detroit city unions agree to massive concessions
By Patrick Martin, February 2, 2012
Detroit city worker unions have reportedly agreed to huge concessions in 25 of 48 bargaining units for city employees.
Emergency manager announces school closure in Highland Park, Michigan
By Shannon Jones, February 1, 2012
Parents and staff at Barber Focus School learned Monday that it will be shut down within a week. The announcement followed within hours the appointment of an emergency financial manager to run the district.
Kids Count report: Extreme poverty doubles in Michigan
By Debra Watson, February 1, 2012
One in four children in Michigan lives in a family with an income below the official US poverty threshold, according to the annual Kids Count report.
Democrats seek to defuse opposition to Detroit library cuts
By Shannon Jones, January 27, 2012
The reopening of the Montieth branch library appears to be a calculated move to dissipate anger over library closures and other cuts.
Detroit Democrats continue cynical campaign against Emergency Manager law
By Lawrence Porter, January 25, 2012
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day demonstration at Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s home was part of a campaign to divert popular opposition to the law behind political forces no less committed to attacking the working class than the governor.
Detroit-area CEOs rake in millions while city prepares further cuts
By Shannon Jones, January 11, 2012
The fat paychecks of top CEOs in the Detroit area stand in obscene contrast to the desperate state of the city’s finances and much of its population.
Two die in Detroit house fire
By Lawrence Porter, January 10, 2012
On Saturday evening an elderly brother and sister tragically died in a house fire on Detroit’s west side, only blocks away from a fire station “browned out” as a result of city budget cuts.
Panel recommends state takeover of Highland Park, Michigan schools
By Shannon Jones, January 6, 2012
A 10-member review board is recommending the appointment of an emergency financial manager to take charge of the Highland Park School District in Michigan.
Rally against emergency manager law: A conspiracy against Detroit workers
By Lawrence Porter, January 5, 2012
Under the guise of opposing the threat of an emergency manager in Detroit, a highly-orchestrated rally was held by Detroit’s Democratic Party establishment Monday evening.
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