Michael Addonizio, professor in the College of Education , is quoted in a story about Pontiac 's $51 million budget deficit. The financial crunch is also affecting schools. Addonizio notes that when a city's finances fall into disarray, "certainly you're going to get families leaving, which adds to school districts' problems." He adds that safety can be another concern of parents, who may seek out charters schools in the suburbs or some safe neighborhood in the city for their child.