Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Stay informed on the latest news and information on education in Michigan. Nearly two-thirds of Michigan students in fifth, sixth, and seventh grades were not grade-level proficient on the 2019 state math assessment – the most recent … One week into the current fiscal year, questions remain about the future of key programs and priorities of Governor Whitmer and the state legislature.After bei… In an unusual move, the School Aid Budget for the fiscal year that begins on October 1 was sent back to the conference committee after having previously passed… Recently released data on student learning in Michigan highlights the need for prompt action to improve learning for all students, with a particular focus on h… ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Aug. 29, 2019) – The release of new data on student learning in Michigan highlights the need for prompt action to improve learning for all st… Without agreement on school spending for the fiscal year that runs from October 2019 through September 2020, the state House of Representatives and Senate have… ROYAL OAK, Mich. ― A new analysis released today shows that if Michigan’s fourth-grade reading performance had improved as much as Florida’s has since 2003, Mi… Today, Michigan ranks among the bottom states in the nation for key metrics of student learning and success.Not only is Michigan failing to close the performan… No matter where Michigan parents live, their race or political affiliation, or how much their family earns, they want a high-quality education for their childr… Royal Oak, Mich. (May 15, 2019) – No matter where Michigan parents live, their race or political affiliation, or how much their family earns, they want a high-… Earlier today, the Michigan State Board of Education named Dr. Michael Rice to be the next Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Rice is currently the Supe… The Education Trust-Midwest is pleased to announce our support for three bills that will ensure that every student has access to school libraries and certified… This week, the Michigan legislature is likely to advance a bill to alter evaluations for teachers and school administrators for the current school year. Senate… The following excerpt is from a Detroit Free Press guest opinion column from April 4. The column was written by Amber Arellano of The Education Trust-Midwest, … Last week, the Detroit Parent Network and The Education Trust-Midwest announced a partnership designed to help prepare and equip Detroit area parents for Michi… DETROIT, Mich. (March 27, 2019) – Detroit Parent Network and The Education Trust-Midwest are excited to announce a partnership designed to help prepare and equ… Last week, state lawmakers in the House and Senate considered important questions about how Michigan provides feedback to educators and supports ongoing improv… Recent headlines have exposed the alleged illegal conduct by a few wealthy, powerful individuals to influence the college admissions process. Yet this is just … Last week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released her School Aid budget for the fiscal year that begins in October, which includes $500 million more for p… Over the past several years, state leaders and the general public have recognized the serious and growing crisis in Michigan public education.During the last f…Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color and living in poverty.
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Michigan needs a math overhaul – and the teacher support to make it happen
Questions remain on state budget and keeping teachers of color teaching in our public schools
State Budget Update and Inequities in Enrollment, Completion for Latino Student in Higher Ed.
M-STEP scores should prompt action and why Mich. schools are in session, without a budget
Low performance and large gaps in student learning should prompt action at every level
A better education: equitable funding, high ed. accessibility & high expectations
Education Trust-Midwest’s Annual Report on Status of Michigan K-12 Focuses on Better Ways to Help State’s Students Learn, Succeed
Opportunity for All
Special Edition: Michigan parents: “improving public education” top issue facing the state
Michigan parents say ‘improving the quality of education’ is most important issue facing the state, in poll released by the Education Trust-Midwest
Why Algebra II matters for opportunity and teacher appreciation week 2019.
Supporting student learning by supporting school libraries
Changes coming to evals and superintendent search moves forward. Plus education new and more from The Education Trust-Midwest. April 23, 2019
State Superintendent search is underway. What equity advocates are looking for in the next state chief
Joining forces on early literacy and social studies standards that acknowledge historical struggles
Detroit Parent Network and Education Trust Midwest Join Forces to Equip Parents on Third-Grade Reading
Supporting quality feedback for Michigan educators
The greater scandal in higher education and Michigan’s poor marks. Plus education news and more from The Education Trust Midwest. March 19, 2019
Our take on Gov. Whitmer’s Education Budget. Plus news, updates and more.
Advancing Equity & Opportunity: Prioritizing Public Education in Michigan’s State Budget
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