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by Jen MrozowskiIn a stark departure from last year’s broken budget cycle, the House and Senate both unveiled their school aid…

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by rasuncionreedKimberly D. Clarida is the assistant director of policy and research for EdTrust-Midwest.

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…

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]…

EdTrust–Midwest Names Dr. Kimberly D. Clarida Assistant Director of Policy and Research
by EdTrust-MidwestFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 2, 2026Contact: Jennifer Mrozowski, Senior Director, Strategic Communications & External Relations [email protected]…

Strong Start, Strong Teachers: Supporting Teacher Preparation Programs for a Brighter Future
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…