Philanthropist plans to open new school in Detroit
Robert Thompson and the Skillman Foundation plan to work with Detroit Pistons-star-turned-businessman Dave Bing to open one new Detroit high school by 2007.
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The school won’t apply for a charter under the state’s urban high school legislation. Instead, it will consider options such as becoming a private or contract school.
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