Equity-Driven • Data-Centered • Student-Focused Stay informed on the latest news and information on education in Michigan. 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… One year after statewide school shutdowns, public webinars will explore the state of Michigan education now — and what to do next ROYAL OAK, Mich. (March 16, 2… A Call to Action for MichiganMichigan students have experienced an unprecedented disruption in access to learning due to the COVID-19 crisis, which may have a… As many students returned to their classrooms on Monday for the first time since the start of the pandemic, Education Trust-Midwest Executive Director Amber Ar… On February 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education released a letter to Chief State School Officers regarding flexibility for accountability and assessment… Advocates, experts and officials cite a need to know COVID-19’s impact on student learning to tailor resources and supportsAs the nation nears the one-year ann… Amber Arellano, executive director for The Education Trust-Midwest, issued the following statement on Governor Whitmer's Executive Budget Proposal:"Governor Wh… The past year has demonstrated the fragility of Michigan’s public education system and longstanding inequities, amid the rapidly evolving global pandemic. One … TO: Michigan Department of EducationFROM: Colleen Allen, Ph.D, Autism Alliance of Michigan; Amber Arellano, The Education Trust-Midwest; Deidre Bounds… The statement below may be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director, The Education Trust-Midwest“We are truly encouraged that Gov. Whitmer and state le… "Today the Michigan Department of Education announced it is requesting to the U.S. Department of Education a waiver from assessments of English Language Arts, …Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color and living in poverty.
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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
Ed Trust-Midwest to Launch a Series of Panel Discussions on Steps to Michigan’s Educational Recovery
Hedy Chang: Monitoring Chronic Absence To Reduce Educational Inequities during COVID-19
Heard on WDET: Amber Arellano talks about strategies to help Michigan students catch up as many return to school
Statement on U.S. Department of Education Stance on Accountability and Assessments for the 2020-21 School Year
Calls for More Data on Learning Loss Grow Louder
Ed Trust-Midwest Statement on Governor Whitmer’s Executive Budget Proposal
Rebuilding Equitably: Overcoming Educational Inequity through Michigan’s Budget
Public comment on January 25, 2021 request to waive school assessment and accountability for 2020-21 school year from equity advocates
Statement on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
Statement from Amber Arellano to promote transparency and data following MDE assessment waiver request
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