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February 22, 2011

Detroit to Close Half of Public Schools, Privatize Services 
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The state of Michigan has ordered Detroit to close half of its public
schools by 2013 and to increase class size in high schools to more than
60 students. The state claims the moves are needed to eliminate a $327
million deficit. In related news, Detroit has announced it plans to
privatize maintenance services at the schools by hiring the company
Sodexo.



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