August 30, 2011. A special Dan Rather Reports takes an in-depth look at the deep challenges facing the Detroit Public Schools. From a fierce battle at the district level, to the heartbreaking story of a student trying to succeed, this report uses a local crisis to ask broad national questions. Plus a new interview with Deanna Williams following up on her progress after her freshman year at college. Dan Rather Reports airs Tuesdays at 8pm ET.
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