Education czar pushes Detroit school ballot proposal

Darren A. Nichols and Francis X. Donnelly:

The nation's education czar joined a growing chorus of public officials who believe residents should decide whether Detroit Public Schools is placed under the mayor's control.

For that to happen, however, the City Council has to place the question on the November ballot. The council will weigh the matter during its meeting today.

On the eve of the meeting, and a week after Gov. Jennifer Granholm supported such a move, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said he also favored the ballot initiative, said a spokesman.

"We don't see it for every city," said spokesman Peter Cunningham. "But Detroit has struggled for a long time."

Posted by Jim Zellmer at July 29, 2010 1:32 AM
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