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By Kathryn Palczewski

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Striving for more graduates in Michigan

Talent. It’s a big topic in Michigan. And while a key concern is talent fleeing after college, what happens to the kids who never have the access – or the grades – to go to college?

Michigan’s shrinking schools: What’s the impact?

As school districts struggle with the unavoidable future of declining enrollment, the impact goes far beyond empty classrooms, best friends transferring to a new school and dreaded pink slips. How are schools — and our communities — planning for a future with fewer children? And could this be the inspiration for innovation our schools need to transform how we educate Michigan's children?

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