Detroit schools aim to catch up, and then some, with US aid
ABC News
Detroit's public school system is investing much of its $1.3 billion in federal COVID-19 relief aid to improve learning for its students and help fix what has been broken for decades
DETROIT -- For years, Laela Bullock moved to her own rhythm when it came to schoolwork. The switch to remote learning, if anything, brought a welcome break from fights in the hallways of the 15-year-old's Detroit school, but her grades still lagged.
Things started turning around with one-on-one tutoring this year — paid for with $1.3 billion the Detroit Public Schools Community District is receiving in federal COVID-19 relief aid.
At last, Laela is reading above her grade level, and on track to graduate on time, said her mother, Alicia Bullock.
“I’m so proud,” Bullock said.
