Detroit Leadership Academy

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Detroit Leadership Academy is a free public charter school located in Detroit, MI. The school was opened in 2012 through the YMCA [1] [2] and currently serves students in Pre-K - 11th grade at two campuses on the city's west side. [3] and is managed by Equity Education.

The school is one of 70 schools authorized and supported by Central Michigan University [4]

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References

  1. "Detroit's New Charter Schools Could Offer Young Students Diverse, High-Performing Academic Options". The Huffington Post.
  2. "Michigan Future announces plans for three new schools".
  3. "Detroit Leadership Academy".
  4. "Centre for Charter Schools - Central Michigan University" . Retrieved February 15, 2024.

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