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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 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…
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…

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…

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…
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…

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,…

Statement: EdTrust-Midwest Lauds Policymakers for Investments in Students with the Greatest Needs
by Jen MrozowskiToday, the legislature proposed a school aid budget that increases funding for schools, including raising the foundation allowance by…

M-STEP scores underscore urgency to pass a School Aid Budget that prioritizes students with the greatest needs
Michigan’s 2024-2025 M-STEP results released Wednesday again demonstrated wide opportunity gaps among Michigan's students, underscoring the urgent need to prio…
Poll finds funding schools a top priority in Michigan
by Jen MrozowskiAs the House and Senate enter the final stretch of their budget negotiations, fixing the roads continues to be…

Statement by the statewide, non-partisan coalition, Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity (MPEO) coalition, on the recently passed Michigan House FY 2026 Budget
The MPEO coalition and its leaders oppose the House passed budget because it does not adequately meet the needs…