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Celebrate Black History Month!
by Da'Stanza MurphyBlack History Month is coming to a close, but that does not mean we should stop recognizing the contributions that…
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by Jeff CobbOn Tuesday afternoon, education advocates made their case before the Senate Committee on Education for legislation that could address one of…
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by Da'Stanza MurphyAll students deserve access to a high-quality education and the resources they need to thrive. However, in Michigan this…
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Celebrate Black History Month!
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Statement by The Education Trust-Midwest on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
by Da'Stanza MurphyThis statement can be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest. “We applaud Gov. Whitmer’s focus in…
White House Urges Schools to Focus on Education Recovery
by Da'Stanza MurphyThe devastating impact of COVID-19 continues to linger for many of our nation’s students, resulting in a recent push…
Opinion: 5 education issues to watch in Michigan in 2024
This opinion piece appeared in Crain's Detroit Business by Education Trust-Midwest's Executive Director Amber Arellano and Director of Government…
Statewide Equity Coalition Lauds Equity-Centered School Funding Recommendations from the Growing Michigan Together Council
by Da'Stanza MurphyThe Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity – a diverse, bipartisan, statewide coalition of leaders centered on educational equity…