Sunday, April 17, 2011

Detroit to close some schools, convert others to charters

http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/03/30/michigan.schools/index.html?iref=allsearch

This article talked about how schools in Detroit are being converted to charter schools or are closing. Over 18 schools in the area closed due to a large budget deficit. As a teacher this isn't good because they are getting their job cut and therefore have to find a new job position in the schools that aren't closing, and that would be very hard because one of the reasons for the schools closing is because a lack of students in the Detroit area. I would hate for this to happen to me, to get a job in the school and be settling in and than have your position cut, or school shut down in this case. Also, for those schools turned to charter schools is a change for the teachers because it will change their schedule, and style of teaching which can be hard for a teacher that is older and is tenured to change the style they have been so used to.

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