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Ready for Rigor: Expanding Access to Rigorous Coursework in Michigan
by EdTrust-MidwestSummaryEvery Michigan student deserves a high school education that prepares them for college, careers, and life. Our new report, “Ready for Rigor: Expanding A…
Report: Michigan Students Face Deep Inequities to Advanced, Rigorous Coursework
by EdTrust-MidwestContact: Jennifer Mrozowski, Senior Director, Strategic Communications & External Relations [email protected]: Michigan Students Face Dee…
House Committee Considers Bills to Accelerate Reading for All
by Jeff CobbThis week, the Michigan House Education Committee began discussions on several bills aimed at strengthening the implementation of Michigan’s 2024 Reading for A…
Explore the Updated Opportunity for All Website
by EdTrust-MidwestEvery student in Michigan deserves access to a high-quality education, regardless of their race, income, or ZIP code. But too often, opportunity is not equitab…
New Analysis Finds that Michigan Schools are Billions of Dollars Short of What is Needed to Support Students from Low-Income Backgrounds
by EdTrust-MidwestFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 15, 2026Contact: Jennifer Mrozowski, Senior Director, Strategic Communications & External Relations [email protected]…
New EdTrust-Midwest Policy Brief Provides Recommendations to Grow and Strengthen Michigan’s Teacher Workforce by Investing in Strong, Innovative Teacher Preparation Pathways
by Jen MrozowskiAs Michigan faces a teacher shortage problem in classrooms across the state, new analyses reveal a troubling gap in the rate of teachers who enroll in teacher …
Statement by EdTrust-Midwest on Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address
by Jen MrozowskiThe following statement can be attributed to Brian Love, state director of EdTrust-Midwest, following Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address.We applaud…
Michigan Grad Rates Reach Record High; More Work Ahead to Close Opportunity Gaps
by Jen MrozowskiThe Michigan Department of Education (MDE) celebrated a record high 4-year high school graduation rate of 84%. While this progress is promising, state leaders …
Statement by EdTrust-Midwest on High School Graduation Rate for 2025
by Jen Mrozowski“It’s promising that Michigan's graduation rate has hit a record high,” said Brian Love, state director for EdTrust-Midwest. “It shows that the collaboration…
EdTrust-Midwest Urges Policymakers to Increase Support for Underserved Students in Final Budget
by Jen MrozowskiAt a crucial moment in our nation’s history, when public education is under attack, state investments are more critical than ever. At the same time, Michigan’s…
Brian L. Love Named New State Director of EdTrust–Midwest
by Jen MrozowskiDetroit, MI — EdTrust is pleased to announce that Brian L. Love has been named as EdTrust-Midwest's new State Director, bringing a strong record of public-sect…
Testimony before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12
by Jen MrozowskiTestifying: Jeff Cobb, director of government affairs, EdTrust-Midwest and Alice Thompson, co-chair, Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity Jeff Cobb:…
Hope and Hard Work Ahead: Building a Strong and Diverse Teacher Workforce for Michigan’s Students
by EdTrust-MidwestSummaryEvery Michigan student deserves access to a strong and diverse teacher workforce. And all teachers should be highly-trained and well-supported throughou…
Budget breakdown: How the FY26 School Aid Budget is Supporting Michigan’s Teachers
by Jen MrozowskiTeacher shortages impact communities across the state – from Monroe to Marquette – but we know that these challenges are not felt equitably. Indeed, an EdTrust…
Budget Breakdown: How the FY26 School Aid Budget is Supporting Early Readers
by Jen MrozowskiMichigan has an early literacy crisis, and for many years, Michigan’s youngest learners have not received the help they need to become strong readers. That was…
Budget Breakdown: Investing More in Students with the Greatest Needs
by Jen MrozowskiWhile the federal government shutdown continues, Michigan lawmakers recently set an example of putting aside their differences and doing the right thing by pas…
Statement: Federal government shutdown is creating immediate hardships for Michigan’s students and families
by Jen MrozowskiThe ongoing federal government shutdown is creating real and immediate hardships for Michigan’s students and families, especially those already facing economic…
A Path for Better School Attendance: Where Michigan Leads and Where It Can Go Further
by Jen MrozowskiChronic absenteeism is defined as a student missing 10% or more of school days within an academic year, including both excused and unexcused absences. Chronic …
Impact of Federal Shutdown Could Ripple Through America’s Schools
by Jen MrozowskiAs the federal government’s shutdown endures into its second week, the effects are rippling across the education landscape and could soon be felt in the nation…
Lawmakers pass a bipartisan school aid budget that invests more in students with the greatest needs
by Jen MrozowskiEarly Friday morning, the legislature, in a bi-partisan vote, approved a school aid budget that increases funding for schools, while investing more in student…
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