Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Stay informed on the latest news and information on education in Michigan. Interviews with district leaders in underserved districts cite salary gaps, pay freezes and enduring legacy debt payments as major challenges to recruiting and… More than a year into the pandemic and unfinished learning, an Ed Trust-Midwest public webinar will explore the state of Michigan education now — and what to d… Discoveries from Six Months of COVID-19 Extended Learning DataData shows that historically underserved students were more likely to be learning remotely, even … The following statement can be attributed to Amber Arellano, Executive Director, Education Trust-Midwest, on proposals to change Michigan's election laws that … On April 6, the U.S. Department of Education denied the Michigan Department of Education’s request to waive the federal requirement to administer this year's s… One year after statewide school shutdowns, public webinars will explore the state of Michigan education now — and what to do next ROYAL OAK, Mich. (March 16, 2… A Call to Action for MichiganMichigan students have experienced an unprecedented disruption in access to learning due to the COVID-19 crisis, which may have a… As many students returned to their classrooms on Monday for the first time since the start of the pandemic, Education Trust-Midwest Executive Director Amber Ar… On February 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education released a letter to Chief State School Officers regarding flexibility for accountability and assessment… Advocates, experts and officials cite a need to know COVID-19’s impact on student learning to tailor resources and supportsAs the nation nears the one-year ann… Amber Arellano, executive director for The Education Trust-Midwest, issued the following statement on Governor Whitmer's Executive Budget Proposal:"Governor Wh… The past year has demonstrated the fragility of Michigan’s public education system and longstanding inequities, amid the rapidly evolving global pandemic. One … TO: Michigan Department of EducationFROM: Colleen Allen, Ph.D, Autism Alliance of Michigan; Amber Arellano, The Education Trust-Midwest; Deidre Bounds… The statement below may be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director, The Education Trust-Midwest“We are truly encouraged that Gov. Whitmer and state le… "Today the Michigan Department of Education announced it is requesting to the U.S. Department of Education a waiver from assessments of English Language Arts, … The Education Trust-Midwest held a public webinar to accompany the release of the 2021 State of Michigan Education Report, the Urgency of Now: Michigan's Educa… The statement below may be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director, The Education Trust-Midwest“We applaud Governor’s Whitmer’s proposal to invest mor… Ed Trust-Midwest Issues Recommendations, Calls on State Leaders to Address Growing Education Crisis in 2021 State of Michigan Education Report(January 14, 2020… As Michigan and the nation continue to grapple with the ongoing, devastating impacts of COVID-19, a new poll finds that 85% of Michigan parents polled say the … “The year-end package passed by Congressional leadership provides for the continued funding of critical government programs and will ensure that early learning…Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color and living in poverty.
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School District Leaders: Michigan’s School Funding Inequities a Major Barrier to Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
Ed Trust-Midwest Virtual Panel to Tackle Steps to Michigan’s Educational Recovery
Underserved students more likely to be learning remotely, even as more districts provided in-person learning options
Ed Trust-Midwest Statement on Proposals to Change Michigan’s Election Laws that would Disenfranchise Voters
Statement from The Education Trust-Midwest on USED’s denial of Michigan’s request to waive summative assessments requirement
Ed Trust-Midwest to Launch a Series of Panel Discussions on Steps to Michigan’s Educational Recovery
Hedy Chang: Monitoring Chronic Absence To Reduce Educational Inequities during COVID-19
Heard on WDET: Amber Arellano talks about strategies to help Michigan students catch up as many return to school
Statement on U.S. Department of Education Stance on Accountability and Assessments for the 2020-21 School Year
Calls for More Data on Learning Loss Grow Louder
Ed Trust-Midwest Statement on Governor Whitmer’s Executive Budget Proposal
Rebuilding Equitably: Overcoming Educational Inequity through Michigan’s Budget
Public comment on January 25, 2021 request to waive school assessment and accountability for 2020-21 school year from equity advocates
Statement on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
Statement from Amber Arellano to promote transparency and data following MDE assessment waiver request
WATCH: The Urgency of Now: Michigan’s Educational Recovery
The Education Trust-Midwest’s statement on the MI COVID Recovery Plan
New Poll: Majority of Michigan parents say state leaders should have a plan to address students’ educational recovery
The Urgency of Now: Michigan’s Educational Recovery
The Education Trust Midwest’s Statement on COVID Relief and Year-End Funding Package
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