Quotable
"We are determined to continue to fight against the dismantling of our school district, and for real reform and equality for the young people of Detroit." --Heather Miller, former Detroit math teacher who was accused of inciting an unruly student protest regarding school closings.
AP: Detroit teachers get $300K in settlement
Notable
8.3 : The percentage of education funding contributed by the federal government to the country's 15,638 school districts.
AP: Census: Feds contributed little to schools in 2007