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Truth And Consequences.

There are many details concerning the Wisconsin brew-ha-ha, many claims being thrown back and forth, that I have yet to examine. Thus, I have not taken sides. That said, here are the results, happening in real time, if we don’t get the school system budgets in order in quick fashion:

Michigan orders Detroit Public Schools to make huge cuts

Lansing— Swift and severe changes are coming to Detroit Public Schools.
State education officials have ordered Robert Bobb to immediately implement a financial restructuring plan that balances the district’s books by closing half of its schools, swelling high school class sizes to 60 students and consolidating operations.

This week, Bobb, the district’s emergency financial manager, said he is meeting with Detroit city officials and will set up a meeting with Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency to discuss consolidation opportunities in areas such as finance, public safety, transportation and other areas.

Bobb also is preparing a list of recommended school closures and Friday said layoff discussions are under way and would be announced closer to April, when notices would be issued. “We are moving forward with the plan,” he said “Right now my focus is on my transition plan and the DEP (deficit elimination plan).”

Having inside knowledge of school system structure and regulations, it’s my firm belief that the whole system needs to be blown up and rebuilt from scratch. Due to the top down structure of the education system, the propensity to sue first and ask questions later, stupid regulations brought about by political interference from unions and BOTH political parties, the school systems across the country are a unmitigated mess.

If we don’t sit down and really reform the system, you will see many more school districts suffer the fate of the DPS system.