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by Ed TrustSummaryMichigan’s teacher workforce is at a turning point.Enrollment in teacher preparation programs is rising after years of decline, a…

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…
Strong Start, Strong Teachers: Supporting Teacher Preparation Programs for a Brighter Future
by Jen MrozowskiAs Michigan faces a teacher shortage problem in classrooms across the state, new analyses reveal a troubling gap in…

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…

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…

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…
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…
EdTrust-Midwest Lauds Governor Whitmer’s Proposed Investments in Education in her FY 27 Executive Budget but Urges Policymakers to Increase Support for Underserved Students in Final Budget
by Jen MrozowskiGovernor Whitmer’s executive budget released today includes several proposals aimed at supporting Michigan’s most underserved students, particularly through fu…

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…
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…

Opinion: 5 things Michigan policymakers can do to support students
by Jen MrozowskiPolicymakers and state leaders have long shared a goal to make Michigan a top-10 education state and have made…

New Report Provides Roadmap to Address Michigan Teacher Shortage Problem by Building a Strong and Diverse Teacher Workforce for Michigan Students
by Jen MrozowskiDETROIT, DECEMBER 9, 2025 – As Michigan wrestles with a teacher shortage problem, findings from a new report show…