Duncan says ambitious Chicago education plan has not contributed to surge in teen violenceOctober 7th, 2009 Duncan: Chicago education plan not causing deathsCHICAGO — Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday it is ridiculous to suggest that an ambitious plan to improve education in Chicago contributed to a surge in violence among students. Duncan, along with Attorney General Eric Holder, was in Chicago to meet with school officials, parents and students to discuss youth violence after the vicious beating of a 16-year-old high school student whose Sept.
3 teens charged in fatal beating of 16-year-old Chicago student; vigil planned at high schoolSeptember 30th, 2009 Teens charged in beating death of Chicago studentCHICAGO — Prosecutors have charged three teenagers with first-degree murder in the beating death of a Chicago student who was walking home from school. Family members believe the victim, 16-year-old Derrion Albert, was fatally beaten Thursday for refusing to join a gang.
Pregnant NC teen fatally shot while waiting at school bus stop; baby not likely to surviveSeptember 14th, 2009 Pregnant NC teen fatally shot at school bus stopCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A pregnant 15-year-old was shot in the head and killed Monday as she waited at a North Carolina school bus stop, and her baby was in critical condition.
Comedian Bill Cosby stands behind campaign to preserve, increase Detroit Schools enrollmentSeptember 1st, 2009 Bill Cosby lends support to Detroit Public SchoolsDETROIT — Bill Cosby says he wants to help persuade Detroit parents to ensure their children get to class as he throws his name behind an effort to keep students in the city's troubled public schools. The comedian and activist told reporters Tuesday that he supports emergency financial manager Robert Bobb's expansive plan to turn around the district.
Enrollment decreasing in Detroit Public SchoolsAugust 22nd, 2009 Enrollment decreasing in Detroit Public SchoolsHere's a look at the enrollment decline in the Detroit Public Schools:
—2003-2004: 150,415
—2004-2005: 141,148
—2005-2006: 130,580
—2006-2007: 118,394
—2007-2008: 108,145
—2008-2009: 94,054
—2009-2010: 83,777 (budgeted by district)
Sources: Council of the Great City Schools, Detroit Public Schools
Police shoot teen in shoulder following holdup at "Little Murder" film set in DetroitAugust 22nd, 2009 Teen shot by police following holdup on film setDETROIT — A teenager was shot by Detroit police after a member of an advance crew for a film titled "Little Murder" was robbed at gunpoint. Police spokesman John Roach said the crew was at a west side site about 2:30 p.m.
Students flee Detroit school amid reports of shots; 7 teens were shot nearby 2 days agoJuly 2nd, 2009 Students flee Detroit school amid reports of shotsDETROIT — Reports of shots fired near a Detroit school have sent dozens of students fleeing from classes just two days after seven teenagers were shot near the school. Police responding to multiple 911 calls have not confirmed that shots were actually fired Thursday morning near the Cody Ninth Grade Academy on the city's west side.
Gunmen in minivan open fire on group of Detroit teens near bus stop, wounding sevenJuly 1st, 2009 Gunmen fire on group of Detroit teens, wounding 7DETROIT — Gunmen in a green minivan opened fire on a group of teenagers waiting at a bus stop near a Detroit school on Tuesday, wounding seven including two who were in critical condition, authorities said. Five of the teens had just left Cody Ninth Grade Academy, where they were taking summer classes, when they were shot at the nearby bus stop.
Police: 7 teens shot about a block from Detroit school; 2 in critical conditionJune 30th, 2009 Police: 7 teens shot near Detroit schoolDETROIT — Gunmen in a green minivan opened fire on a group of teenagers waiting at a bus stop near a Detroit school on Tuesday, wounding seven including two who were in critical condition, authorities said. Five of the teens had just left Cody Ninth Grade Academy, where they were taking summer classes, when they were shot at the nearby bus stop.
Detroit police: 7 teenagers shot about a block from high school; conditions unknownJune 30th, 2009 Detroit police: 7 teenagers shot near high schoolDETROIT — Detroit police say at least seven teenagers have been shot near a high school but their conditions aren't known. Detroit Police spokesman Rod Liggons tells WXYZ-TV the victims were shot Tuesday afternoon at a bus stop by gunmen who emerged from a green minivan.
Police: 7 teens shot about a block from high school; 2 in critical conditionJune 30th, 2009 Police: 7 teens shot near high school, 2 criticalDETROIT — Detroit police say at least seven teenagers have been shot near a high school and two are in critical condition. Detroit Police spokesman Rod Liggons tells WXYZ-TV the victims were shot Tuesday afternoon at a bus stop by gunmen who emerged from a green minivan.
Financial overseer says 29 Detroit schools to close in the fall, saving district $14M annuallyMay 13th, 2009 29 Detroit schools to be closed in the fallDETROIT — The emergency financial manager for the Detroit Public Schools says 29 schools will be closed next fall as the district works to trim a deficit topping $300 million. Robert Bobb said Tuesday that the closings will save the district $14 million annually beginning with the 2010-2011 budget.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan: Detroit schools are 'ground zero' for failing US educationMay 13th, 2009 Education secretary: Detroit schools 'ground zero'DETROIT — Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday that Detroit's troubled public schools are "ground zero" for education in the U.S. and promised federal help if leaders are willing to make necessary changes.
In juvenile court, 2 teens deny planning to shoot up Southern California high schoolMay 5th, 2009 2 teens deny planning to shoot up Calif. schoolPOMONA, Calif.
Triple Ace: Detroit-area high school senior nails perfect scores on ACT, SAT and PSATApril 25th, 2009 Mich. high school senior aces ACT, SAT and PSATCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Willa Chen has a knack for tough tests.
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