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…
Response to Mich. school closure announcement and resources for at-home learning
Following Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's announcement of school closures today, the Education Trust-Midwest responded with suggestions for a comprehensiv…
Meeting student needs through COVID-19 and business leaders call for funding equity
As Michigan takes steps to protect the health and well-being of students and the general public, we must also…
School closure & vulnerable students – Update from The Education Trust-Midwest
Dear friends and partners,What an unprecedented last week this has been - a time of rapid change for all of…
Education Trust-Midwest calls for a focus on educational equity during coronavirus school closures
ROYAL OAK, Mich. ― As Michigan families and educators adapt to the challenges of continuing the education of children during…
Educational Equity & Coronavirus
The State of Michigan is taking important steps to protect the health and wellbeing of students and the general…
Teacher leadership pathways & investments critical to addressing Michigan’s teacher shortage and the fair funding pledge.
The following is an excerpt from a guest column by Randy Speck, that ran in The Detroit News on…
From special ed. to charter school students, meeting the needs of every Michigan student
The following excerpt is from an guest opinion column by Dave Meador, vice chairman and chief administrative officer or…
Improving Reading Education and Financial Aid Awareness
Join The Education Trust-Midwest and partner organizations on Thursday, Feburary 27 at 7:00 p.m. EST for a twitter chat on…
Fair funding for schools, financial aid for students and calling future colleagues.
Nearly 400 messages have been sent by Michiganders to the Governor and legislative leaders, urging Michigan to prioritize fairness…
Building Toward Equity: Proposed FY21 Budget and Inequities in Advanced Coursework
A high-quality public education remains the most effective tool for building a brighter future. Not only does success in…
Statement and Brief on Gov. Whitmer’s Proposed Budget
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Feb. 7, 2020) — The following statement may be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director of The…
Reading a focus of the Gov and a pledge for fair funding
In her second State of the State address, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke to the critical needs of ensuring…