United in the fight for equity and justice
We join the nation in grieving the death of George Floyd, yet another reminder that the lives of Black…
Michigan’s Digital Divide
The COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures highlighted Michigan's longstanding digital divide. In communities across the state, access to…
UNITED IN THE FIGHT FOR EQUITY AND JUSTICE
We join the nation in grieving the death of George Floyd, yet another reminder that the lives of Black…
Strategic Communicator Jennifer Mrozowski Joins the Ed Trust-Midwest Team
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (June 1, 2020) ― The Education Trust-Midwest is pleased to announce the hire of strategic communicator and…
Settlement in Literacy Lawsuit and Hearing from Parents on Public Education
The Whitmer administration has reached a settlement agreement with former Detroit Public School students in the "Right to Read"…
The Education Trust-Midwest Applauds Detroit School lawsuit settlement
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (May 14, 2020) ― The following can be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest:“We…
Equity Advocates Letter to Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction
May 12, 2020Superintendent Rice,As advocates for equitable access and opportunities in public education, we appreciate the difficult decisions that…
America Honors the HS Class of 2020 and Parent Views on Distance Learning
The Education Trust-Midwest is surveying Michigan parents to better understand what is working, what is not working, and what parents and…
Parent views on distance learning, #ThankATeacher and a bright future for frontliners.
The Education Trust-Midwest is surveying Michigan parents to better understand what is working, what is not working, and what parents and…
Letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer Regarding Use of Federal CARES Act Funds
April 28, 2020Governor Whitmer,As advocates for equitable access and opportunities in public education, we appreciate the difficult decisions that…
Right to Read and Ed Equity during Pandemic
As school leaders finalize continued learning plans, the Education Trust-Midwest has published key recommendations for how to promote instructional equity and…
EDUCATIONAL EQUITY & CORONAVIRUS: Students Experiencing Homelessness
As state leaders continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, public schools across Michigan remain closed for the remainder…
EDUCATIONAL EQUITY & CORONAVIRUS: Focus on English Learners
As state leaders continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, public schools across Michigan remain closed for the remainder…
EDUCATIONAL EQUITY & CORONAVIRUS: Students with Disabilities
As state leaders continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, public schools across Michigan remain closed for the remainder…
The Education Trust-Midwest outlines key recommendations for ensuring educational equity for underserved students throughout COVID-19 school closures.
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (April 22, 2020) — As state education leaders continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, The…
Equitable access during COVID-19 and extraordinary districts in extraordinary times
As an education equity organization, the Education Trust-Midwest recognizes that Michigan's most vulnerable students are at particular risk when…
Quality distance learning essential for students and increased food security for students
The following excerpt is from a guest column by Amber Arellano, executive director of the Education Trust-Midwest, and Alice…
Increased Food Access Good News for Michigan Students, Families
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (April 9, 2020) ― Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the State of Michigan is the first state…
Supporting needs of all students during crisis, news and more from Ed Trust-Midwest
Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the difficult and consequential decision to close schools for the remainder of the…
Education Trust-Midwest Responds to School Closure Announcement Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (April 2, 2020) — The Education Trust-Midwest recognizes the difficult decision that Governor Gretchen Whitmer made…