Detroit students are heading back to school in just over a week, and city and school leaders say they’re working to remove some of the barriers that keep kids out of the classroom.
“Our goal is very simple today: every child in school on time and ready to learn on day one,” said Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield.
For most Detroit students, the first day of school is August 24, and this year the city is expanding its efforts to ensure transportation doesn’t keep them home…