Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Stay informed on the latest news and information on education in Michigan. ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Feb. 12, 2019) – In her first State of the State address, Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke on the great need to improve educational opportunit… This excerpt is from a guest column by Amber Arellano, published in Crain's Detroit Business on February 11. Read the full article here. For much of the last t… School Counselors MatterThis excerpt is from a blog, School Counselors Matter, by Lauren Hubbard, Jordan Tafari and Sophie Zamarripa. Read the full post here.S… Supporting the academic and social-emotional success and well-being of students is a critical role for the team of educators that interact with Michigan studen… College in high school programs are powerful vehicles for improving student success and launching students on a pathway to degree completion. Often, dual enrol… Last week, more than 200 Michiganders joined at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to discuss inequities in Michigan public education and… Hundreds of Michiganders will join together this morning at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to discuss inequities in Michigan public e… Friend,In so many ways, 2019 holds the potential to create a new moment for advancing public education for all students in Michigan.Following eight years of si… ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Dec. 21, 2018) – Earlier today, the Michigan Legislature passed House Bill 4991, which will divert significant resources from Michigan public… Challenging Work of Implementation, Improvement, Now BeginsROYAL OAK, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2018) – Ensuring that Michigan parents and community leaders have access … This will be the final update from The Education Trust-Midwest for 2018 with updates resuming on January 8, 2019. We hope that you will join us on January 16, … ROYAL OAK, Mich. (December 12, 2018) – Ensuring that Michigan public schools have the resources needed to provide an excellent and equitable education to every… ROYAL OAK, Mich. (December 11, 2018) – Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bills 6314 and 6315 (Kelly – R), which would create a new … Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed five bills aimed at improving teacher preparation in Michigan. The bills - supported by The Education T… Last week, we joined with advocates throughout Michigan and across the country in supporting the right of Detroit students to have access to a quality educatio… Last week, Michiganders went to the polls in historic numbers to vote for state and local races and ballot measures. Outcomes of several key races will shape p… Today is election day in Michigan! Locate your polling place and view a sample ballot here (click here for mobile devices).Several key races today will have an… Following the tragic events of last week, we have reposted an August 2017 article from Amber Arellano, originally responding to the Unite the Right rally in Ch… The following excerpt is from "Hard Words: Why aren't kids being taught to read?" by APM Reports earlier this fall. For the full article and podcast, click her…Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color and living in poverty.
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Statement from the Education Trust-Midwest on Governor Whitmer’s 2019 State of the State Address
Prioritizing and celebrating teachers all week and all year. Plus key education committees and more from The Education Trust Midwest
School counselors matter, key education committees and more from The Education Trust Midwest
School Counselors Matter
Improving access to dual enrollment and more from The Education Trust Midwest
It’s Time To Rise and more from The Education Trust Midwest
Special Edition: Opportunity for All: 2019 State of Michigan Education Conference & Update
A new year, a new moment for public education in Michigan
Education Trust-Midwest Statement on the Diversion of School Aid Funds
Michigan Legislature Adopts School Accountability Framework
A Not-So Lame Duck Update & A Call for Educational Equity
Michigan Students Cannot Afford Proposed School Aid Disinvestment
Ed Trust-Midwest Statement on House Bills 6314 and 6315
Improving teacher prep in Michigan, Lame Duck update & more from Ed Trust-Midwest. Update for Dec. 11, 2018
Standing up for the right to literacy & equal educational opportunity for Detroit students
Education Election Recap, News, Updates & More. Update for Nov. 13, 2018
Your Guide to Education Elections in Michigan, news & more from Ed Trust-Midwest
Standing Up To Hate & More Changes In Store for 8th Grade Testing. Oct. 30 update from Ed Trust-Midwest
Why aren’t kids being taught to read? and more from Ed Trust-Midwest – Oct. 23
Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Stay informed on the latest news and information on education in Michigan.
Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color and living in poverty.
Join us in the fight for equity!