LANSING -- An archive of more than 1,300 pages of documents relating to the Education Achievement Authority was posted online Thursday in a joint project between Rep. Ellen Lipton (D-Huntington Woods), the Michigan chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and several other groups.

The website, "Inside the EAA," collects documents requested via the Freedom of Information Act from the agency by Lipton following a House Education Committee hearing on House Bill 4369, legislation that would codify the EAA in state law and make it easier to expand to other parts of the state.

That bill is pending before the Senate Education Committee after passing the House in March. Lipton issued a statement Thursday saying additional documents requested by the ACLU and individuals will be posted soon.

"This is a real crowd sourcing opportunity. I would encourage those who have interest in the EAA to roll up their sleeves and dig in," Lipton said in the statement.

The EAA oversees 15 Detroit-area schools under an interlocal agreement between Detroit Public Schools and Eastern Michigan University, and has been the target of scrutiny regarding the agency's funding and effectiveness.

A news release announcing the website claims the documents show enrollment at EAA-controlled schools has dropped since the takeover, high turnover among staff members and problems with student discipline.

Brian Smith is the statewide education and courts reporter for MLive. Email him at bsmith11@mlive.com or follow him on Twitter.