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American Black Journal
Detroit Public Schools
Season 41
Episode 44
Detroit public schools is ground zero for debates about urban education in the state. Graduation rates are rising slowly but enrollment continues to fall and the quality of the education and safety of students still is constantly in question. Detroit’s superintendent, school board president and emergency financial manager will join ABJ to discuss these issues. American Black Journal Episode-4144
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