Detroit test results show adults have failed children

Detroit Parent Network executive director Sharlonda Buckman teamed up with Skillman Foundation president and CEO Carol Gross in an op-ed published today in the Detroit News reacting to DPS' dismal NAEP scores:

No more finger-pointing. Taking the necessary bold steps to ensure every child attends an excellent school must be the responsibility of every leader, parent and adult in this city and state. We all own this. We all must help build a better ark.

DPN and Skillman are participating in Excellent Schools Detroit, a partnership of of Detroit’s education, government, community, parent, and philanthropic leaders are developing a citywide education plan. You can share your ideas for transforming Detroit schools at their website.