How to make Michigan a top education state
by Amber Arellano and Ken WhippleMichigan is facing a historic moment for the state and its children, a moment…
Michigan’s Talent Crisis: The Economic Case For Rebuilding Michigan’s Broken Public Education System
Michigan is at great crossroads – a historic moment when our citizens and leaders must choose whether we will…
ETM proposes accountability for charter school authorizers
by Rachel Weick, Grand Rapids Business JournalMichigan’s statewide charter school system’s report card remains low compared to other leading…
Michigan: The Poster Child for How Not to do Charter Schools
by Amber ArellanoBehind the Detroit schools crisis lies a troubling charter school sector.As Detroit Public Schools' teacher sick-outs and…
We need performance-based charter authorizing system
by Amber Arellano and Sunil JoyWith roughly half of Michigan’s charter schools ranking in the bottom quarter of all…
Arellano: Good schools, smart state
by Amber Arellano, Executive DirectorMichigan student achievement is in free fall. Over the last decade, every group of students…
Arellano: Strong evaluations can boost teaching
by Amber Arellano, The Detroit NewsThink about five people who have made a difference in your life. Chances are, at…
Education in Michigan can improve, if it’s done right
by Amber Arellano, Detroit Free Press guest writerImagine a public education system where many educators lack a clear sense…
Michigan must invest in teacher effectiveness
By Amber ArellanoA teacher’s effectiveness is the most important in-school factor in improving student achievement. It’s more important than…
Michigan Achieves: Becoming a Top Ten Education State
Michigan is truly at a crossroads. After years of hard work to recover from the Great Recession, Michigan is…
Here’s How Michigan Can Be a Top-10 Education State
By Amber ArellanoWe're facing a time of great promise in my home state of Michigan. After years of job…
There’s hope for education reform in Michigan
By Amber Arellano and Ken WhippleMichigan is truly at a crossroads. After years of hard work to recover from…
Michigan must continue to hold schools accountable for achievement gaps
by Amber Arellano and Sunil JoyGreat schools for all students and reliable school information for parents should be a…
Charter schools need accountability
by Amber Arellano, The Detroit NewsEducation Trust-Midwest’s “Accountability for All” report took a comprehensive look at charter authorizing practices in…
Accountability for All: The Need For Real Charter School Authorizer Accountability In Michigan
National Association of Charter School Authorizers | The Skillman Foundation | Michigan PTA | Grand Rapids Public Schools |…
The Case for Charter Accountability
By Amber Arellano, Executive DirectorWhen Michigan opened its first charter schools twenty years ago, policymakers and educators envisioned innovative,…
Prosperity Coalition Conference
Presented by Amber ArellanoProsperity Coalition ConferenceNovi, MI Published: May 5, 2014