Today is what’s known as Count Day in public schools all over Michigan. And, it’s an especially important day for Detroit. For the first time in nearly a century, the number of public school students in the city is likely to drop below one hundred thousand. If that happens, it will mean that Detroit will no longer legally be a First Class school district under Michigan law. And, that could mean some changes for the Detroit Public School system. Tom Watkins is former state superintendent of schools. Michigan Radio’s Jack Lessenberry spoke with him about the importance of getting children to school today.
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