Severe budget problems could get all Detroit teachers laid off

Every single teacher employed by the city of Detroit will be laid off by July 29, unless the city can fix some chronic budget problems.
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Detroit Public Schools to close 45 schools by 2015

Detroit Public Schools has a plan to save $1 billion by closing 45 schools by 2015. Where will the kids go? How long will Detroit exist?
Artist's rendition of an abandoned school book depository. Based upon an actual abandoned building in a Detroit Public Schools district.