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Statement by EdTrust-Midwest on Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address
by Jen MrozowskiThe following statement can be attributed to Brian Love, state director of EdTrust-Midwest, following Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address.We applaud…
Michigan Grad Rates Reach Record High; More Work Ahead to Close Opportunity Gaps
by Jen MrozowskiThe Michigan Department of Education (MDE) celebrated a record high 4-year high school graduation rate of 84%. While this progress is promising, state leaders …
Statement by EdTrust-Midwest on High School Graduation Rate for 2025
by Jen Mrozowski“It’s promising that Michigan's graduation rate has hit a record high,” said Brian Love, state director for EdTrust-Midwest. “It shows that the collaboration…
EdTrust-Midwest Urges Policymakers to Increase Support for Underserved Students in Final Budget
by Jen MrozowskiAt a crucial moment in our nation’s history, when public education is under attack, state investments are more critical than ever. At the same time, Michigan’s…
Brian L. Love Named New State Director of EdTrust–Midwest
by Jen MrozowskiDetroit, MI — EdTrust is pleased to announce that Brian L. Love has been named as EdTrust-Midwest's new State Director, bringing a strong record of public-sect…
Testimony before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12
by Jen MrozowskiTestifying: Jeff Cobb, director of government affairs, EdTrust-Midwest and Alice Thompson, co-chair, Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity Jeff Cobb:…
Hope and Hard Work Ahead: Building a Strong and Diverse Teacher Workforce for Michigan’s Students
by EdTrust-MidwestSummaryEvery Michigan student deserves access to a strong and diverse teacher workforce. And all teachers should be highly-trained and well-supported throughou…
Budget breakdown: How the FY26 School Aid Budget is Supporting Michigan’s Teachers
by Jen MrozowskiTeacher shortages impact communities across the state – from Monroe to Marquette – but we know that these challenges are not felt equitably. Indeed, an EdTrust…
Budget Breakdown: How the FY26 School Aid Budget is Supporting Early Readers
by Jen MrozowskiMichigan has an early literacy crisis, and for many years, Michigan’s youngest learners have not received the help they need to become strong readers. That was…
Budget Breakdown: Investing More in Students with the Greatest Needs
by Jen MrozowskiWhile the federal government shutdown continues, Michigan lawmakers recently set an example of putting aside their differences and doing the right thing by pas…
Statement: Federal government shutdown is creating immediate hardships for Michigan’s students and families
by Jen MrozowskiThe ongoing federal government shutdown is creating real and immediate hardships for Michigan’s students and families, especially those already facing economic…
A Path for Better School Attendance: Where Michigan Leads and Where It Can Go Further
by Jen MrozowskiChronic absenteeism is defined as a student missing 10% or more of school days within an academic year, including both excused and unexcused absences. Chronic …
Impact of Federal Shutdown Could Ripple Through America’s Schools
by Jen MrozowskiAs the federal government’s shutdown endures into its second week, the effects are rippling across the education landscape and could soon be felt in the nation…
Lawmakers pass a bipartisan school aid budget that invests more in students with the greatest needs
by Jen MrozowskiEarly Friday morning, the legislature, in a bi-partisan vote, approved a school aid budget that increases funding for schools, while investing more in student…
Statement: EdTrust-Midwest Lauds Policymakers for Investments in Students with the Greatest Needs
by Jen MrozowskiToday, the legislature proposed a school aid budget that increases funding for schools, including raising the foundation allowance by 4.6% to $10,0…
EdTrust-Midwest statement on NAEP results
by Jen MrozowskiThe latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) are deeply concerning for Michigan students and families. Nationally, twelfth-gr…
Statement from EdTrust–Midwest on Secretary McMahon’s Michigan visit
by Jen MrozowskiAs U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visits Michigan as part of her “Returning Education to the States” 50-State Tour, EdTrust–Midwest reaffirms our co…
M-STEP scores underscore urgency to pass a School Aid Budget that prioritizes students with the greatest needs
Michigan’s 2024-2025 M-STEP results released Wednesday again demonstrated wide opportunity gaps among Michigan's students, underscoring the urgent need to prio…
Poll finds funding schools a top priority in Michigan
by Jen MrozowskiAs the House and Senate enter the final stretch of their budget negotiations, fixing the roads continues to be a top priority for House Republicans and Governo…
Statement by the statewide, non-partisan coalition, Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity (MPEO) coalition, on the recently passed Michigan House FY 2026 Budget
The MPEO coalition and its leaders oppose the House passed budget because it does not adequately meet the needs of our most vulnerable students. Instead, this …
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