Student-Centered • Data-Driven • Equity-Focused EdTrust-Midwest today praised the Michigan legislature for its overwhelming bipartisan support of legislation designed to address one of the most common barrie… Troubling new data shows that nearly a third of K-12 students in Michigan missed 10% or more school days this past academic year, according to a recent story i… A Nation’s Children at Risk is a new national report that spotlights the ongoing youth mental health crisis and rising rates of chronic absenteeism continuing … This statement can be attributed to Jennifer Mrozowski, Senior Director, Strategic Communications and External Relations, EdTrust-Midwest, on the release of th… Public schools have less than nine weeks to take advantage of unique pandemic recovery funding to identify and support a growing but hidden population: student… State leaders propose historic funding again in FY 25 for English Learners, while supporting greater investment for students from low-income backgroundsDETROIT… New evidence reinforces the need to create strong fiscal transparency and accountability systems in Michigan to ensure that investments intended for students w… As state leaders begin to finalize this year’s school aid budget, education advocates or organizations are urging state leaders to prioritize the needs of Engl… Last week in an interview with MIRS News, Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate shared that one of his top priorities is putting together a strong budget, whi… Advocates,Michigan has an early reading problem. Outcomes in early reading continue to lag other states, and too many students are being left behind. The good… New Report Findings Underscore Need for Fair Funding and Investment in Michigan’s Schools; Leaders Across State Join Together for Urgent Call to Action and New… Advocates,The House and Senate will soon be voting on the school aid budget, and students from low-income backgrounds need your support. Too often, students w… Advocates,This week, the House of Representatives will be voting on their school aid budget. We need your help to speak up on behalf of students who are unders… Ensuring that students who are underserved, including those who are multi-lingual learners, is a priority that hits home for many, including Adnoris “Bo” Torre… This is a statement on behalf of the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity on the budget recommendations from the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee … Good morning members of the Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 and thank you Sen. Camilleri for the invitation to testify. I am Jeff Cobb, Director of Gov… Advocates,Michigan has an early reading problem. Outcomes in early reading continue to lag other states, and too many students are being left behind.The good n… Growing National Recognition is Among Highlights of New Impact Report The Education Trust-Midwest will be taking the stage at SXSW EDU 2024 on March 6, 2024,… Black History Month is coming to a close, but that does not mean we should stop recognizing the contributions that African Americans have made and continue to … On Tuesday afternoon, education advocates made their case before the Senate Committee on Education for legislation that could address one of the most common ba… 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.
Bi-Partisan legislators overwhelmingly support ‘Reading for All’ legislation aimed at improving Michigan’s early reading outcomes
Michigan Schools Still Struggling to Address Chronic Absenteeism and its Long-term Effects on K-12 Students
New Report Connects Racial, Class Disparities in K-12 Students’ Mental Health to Chronic Absenteeism
M-STEP data underscores need to urgently invest more in Michigan’s students, particularly those who are underserved
Making the Most of One-Time Funds to Support Michigan’s Homeless Students
FY 2025 School Aid Budget Builds Upon Historic School Funding Progress for Students who are Underserved
New Report Demonstrates Need for Strong Systems of Fiscal Transparency and Accountability for School Investments
Advocates Urge State Leaders to Double Funding for English Learners
Speaker Tate Shares that More Funding for the Opportunity Index is a Priority for the House
Michigan’s young readers need your support!
Seven Decades after Brown: Devastating Inequities, Unfair School Funding – and Reasons for Hope
Contact Your Legislator to Fully Fund the Opportunity Index
Contact Your Legislator to Support Students with the Greatest Needs
Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity Members Advocate for Fair Funding for Michigan’s Students with the Greatest Needs at Second Annual Advocacy Day
Statement by the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity on the budget recommendations from the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12
Testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12
Advocacy Alert — Michigan’s young readers need your support!
The Education Trust-Midwest To Take Stage at SXSW EDU 2024 To Share What Nation Can Learn from Michigan’s New School Funding Formula’s Impact on Students from Low-Income Backgrounds and English Learners
Celebrate Black History Month!
Advocates Make the Case to Improve Reading Outcomes for Students with Dyslexia
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Student-Centered • Data-Driven • Equity-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!