Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Stay informed on the latest news and information on education in Michigan. Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the difficult and consequential decision to close schools for the remainder of the school year amid the COVID-1… ROYAL OAK, Mich. (April 2, 2020) — The Education Trust-Midwest recognizes the difficult decision that Governor Gretchen Whitmer made to close Michigan’s public… Following Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's announcement of school closures today, the Education Trust-Midwest responded with suggestions for a comprehensiv… As Michigan takes steps to protect the health and well-being of students and the general public, we must also address both unique and preexisting inequities fa… Dear friends and partners,What an unprecedented last week this has been - a time of rapid change for all of us. For those of us lucky enough to work from home,… ROYAL OAK, Mich. ― As Michigan families and educators adapt to the challenges of continuing the education of children during school closures, The Education Tru… The State of Michigan is taking important steps to protect the health and wellbeing of students and the general public during the coronavirus pandemic. While w… The following is an excerpt from a guest column by Randy Speck, that ran in The Detroit News on March 3. Click here for the full article.For too long, educator… The following excerpt is from an guest opinion column by Dave Meador, vice chairman and chief administrative officer or DTE Energy Co. and chairman of the boar… Nearly 400 messages have been sent by Michiganders to the Governor and legislative leaders, urging Michigan to prioritize fairness in opportunity and equity in… ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Feb. 7, 2020) — The following statement may be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest:“A high-qual… In her second State of the State address, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke to the critical needs of ensuring that students are prepared to learn as the… ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2020) — In her second State of the State address, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke to the critical needs of ensuring that st… Michigan’s public education system is facing a crisis by many important measures. Compared to other U.S. states, Michigan ranks sixth from the bottom for educa… ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Jan. 23, 2020) — Michigan is now in the bottom five states nationwide for equitable school funding, and should take immediate steps to invest… Black and Latino students across the country have unequal access to advanced coursework, which means they often miss out on vital learning opportunities that c… As we begin a new year, members of the Ed Trust-Midwest team are thinking about the issues that will define public education policy in 2020. Share your predict… High-quality early childhood education (ECE) is important to the rapid development that happens in the first five years of a child’s life and has long-lasting … ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Oct. 30, 2019) – Today, the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) released its new findings, showing Michigan did not make mean… As important partners in student and school performance, parents deserve to be empowered with information about student learning. With this information, parent…Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color and living in poverty.
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Supporting needs of all students during crisis, news and more from Ed Trust-Midwest
Education Trust-Midwest Responds to School Closure Announcement Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Response to Mich. school closure announcement and resources for at-home learning
Meeting student needs through COVID-19 and business leaders call for funding equity
School closure & vulnerable students – Update from The Education Trust-Midwest
Education Trust-Midwest calls for a focus on educational equity during coronavirus school closures
Educational Equity & Coronavirus
Teacher leadership pathways & investments critical to addressing Michigan’s teacher shortage and the fair funding pledge.
From special ed. to charter school students, meeting the needs of every Michigan student
Fair funding for schools, financial aid for students and calling future colleagues.
Statement and Brief on Gov. Whitmer’s Proposed Budget
Reading a focus of the Gov and a pledge for fair funding
Statement from The Education Trust-Midwest on Governor Whitmer’s 2020 State of the State Address
Michigan’s School Funding: Crisis and Opportunity
Michigan education funding system fails to provide equal opportunity for all
Inequities in advanced coursework in the spotlight
What Ed. Issues are You Watching in 2020?
Quality & Access for All in P-20 Education
Michigan continues to struggle to improve early reading, according to national assessment
Empowering parents through data and creating a more diverse, inclusive teaching force.
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