Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Building a Movement, Building Hope was the theme of the Education Trust-Midwest’s first annual Ed Summit partly because it’s clear that Michiganians must work … Just days ago, the Education Trust-Midwest concluded its first annual summit under the theme, Building a Movement, Building Hope, bringing together leading tea… Roberto Rodríguez, U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, will deliver a keynote address on “Design… The new Building the Hope Schools all demonstrate academic progress and growth and affirming culture for students of color, English learners and students from … The Education Trust-Midwest’s virtual conference “Building a Movement, Building Hope” set for Nov. 10, 11 and 13The Education Trust-Midwest will hold its inaug… Throughout the pandemic, educators and school leaders worked tirelessly to continue providing educational opportunities for students. A March 2021 study sugges… Students across Michigan are now back to school after two school years of interrupted learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Accompanying them is the reality t… Every student deserves access and opportunity to the educational resources and support that they need to achieve and fully realize their unique potential. Fair… New bipartisan coalition calls on state leaders to implement equitable funding strategies, eliminate automatic budget cuts to funding for students from low-inc… The following statement may be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director of the Education Trust-Midwest, on the release of 2020-21 Michigan student data… As this unprecedented school year ends, Michigan educators are continuing to grapple with the many challenges of how to help their students catch up and accele… “We have been pleased in the last few weeks to see elected leaders from both sides of the aisle put aside their political differences to craft a budget for Mic… For Michigan to have a successful talent pool in a thriving state with a strong economy, its leaders must focus on improving education for all students, partic… At the end of a long school year for students, parents, teachers and administrators, critical decisions lie ahead for how to spend billions of stimulus dollars… Interviews with district leaders in underserved districts cite salary gaps, pay freezes and enduring legacy debt payments as major challenges to recruiting and… Ed Trust Midwest joins experts from leading education states While much is unknown about the full impact of unfinished learning on America’s students due to t… 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 … “As a non-profit, nonpartisan organization focused on equity in education and opportunity for all students and their families, we strongly oppose any effort th… 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… 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.
Civil Rights, Civic and Business Leaders Discuss Urgent Need to Build a Movement for Educational Equity
School Leaders Discuss Challenges of Michigan’s School Funding Crisis during ED Summit 2021
Announcing New Keynote: U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary to Share Successful Strategies for Education Transformation for Underserved Students
Modeling the Way for Pandemic Educational Recovery, Four Michigan Schools Honored for Exceptional Academic Progress, Growth for Underserved Students
State, National Leaders Join to Share Successful Strategies for Underserved Students
Expanded Learning Time as a Strategy to Address Unfinished Learning Due to the Pandemic
Targeted Intensive Tutoring: A Strategy to Address Unfinished Instruction Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Engine of Inequality: Michigan’s Education System
REPORT: Michigan Vastly Underfunds Vulnerable Students Compared to Leading States
Statement on the release of 2020-21 Michigan student data
Opinion: Michigan needs a school funding system that supports all students’ needs
Statement by Amber Arellano, executive director of the Education Trust-Midwest, on the passage of School Aid budget for fiscal year 2021-22.
Arellano to Small Business Leaders: For a thriving state and strong talent pool, investment and accountability needed in education, especially for underserved students
Key Priorities to Address Unfinished Learning: Amber Arellano talks with DPTV
School District Leaders: Michigan’s School Funding Inequities a Major Barrier to Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
Panel Tackles Michigan’s Educational Recovery
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
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