Inequities in ‘Read by Grade Three’ and a new State Superintendent
A recent analysis by Michigan State University's Education Policy Innovation Collaboration (EPIC) into Michigan's early literacy law, and likely consequences…
A better education: equitable funding, high ed. accessibility & high expectations
Without agreement on school spending for the fiscal year that runs from October 2019 through September 2020, the state…
Until we fix Michigan education, nothing else matters. Bipartisan consensus that Michigan must improve.
Leaders from across Michigan gathered last week on Mackinac Island to discuss the state's most pressing issues. Throughout the…
Education Trust-Midwest’s Annual Report on Status of Michigan K-12 Focuses on Better Ways to Help State’s Students Learn, Succeed
ROYAL OAK, Mich. ― A new analysis released today shows that if Michigan’s fourth-grade reading performance had improved as much…
Special Edition: Michigan parents: “improving public education” top issue facing the state
No matter where Michigan parents live, their race or political affiliation, or how much their family earns, they want…
Michigan parents say ‘improving the quality of education’ is most important issue facing the state, in poll released by the Education Trust-Midwest
Royal Oak, Mich. (May 15, 2019) – No matter where Michigan parents live, their race or political affiliation, or…
Statement from the Education Trust-Midwest on selection of Dr. Michael Rice to be next Superintendent of Public Instruction
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (May 7, 2019) – Earlier today, the Michigan State Board of Education named Dr. Michael Rice to…
Why Algebra II matters for opportunity and teacher appreciation week 2019.
Earlier today, the Michigan State Board of Education named Dr. Michael Rice to be the next Superintendent of Public…
Changes coming to evals and superintendent search moves forward. Plus education new and more from The Education Trust-Midwest. April 23, 2019
This week, the Michigan legislature is likely to advance a bill to alter evaluations for teachers and school administrators…
Making college and trades more affordable, accessible
Michigan's future hinges in large part on the ability for our students and future workforce to succeed. Currently, two-thirds…
Joining forces on early literacy and social studies standards that acknowledge historical struggles
Last week, the Detroit Parent Network and The Education Trust-Midwest announced a partnership designed to help prepare and equip Detroit area parents for Michi…
Detroit Parent Network and Education Trust Midwest Join Forces to Equip Parents on Third-Grade Reading
DETROIT, Mich. (March 27, 2019) – Detroit Parent Network and The Education Trust-Midwest are excited to announce a partnership designed to help…
Statement from the Education Trust-Midwest on Governor Whitmer’s FY 2020 Executive Budget Recommendation
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (March 5, 2019) – Earlier today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the Fiscal Year 2020 Executive Budget…
Statement from the Education Trust-Midwest on Governor Whitmer’s 2019 State of the State Address
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Feb. 12, 2019) – In her first State of the State address, Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke…
Education Trust-Midwest Statement on the Diversion of School Aid Funds
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Dec. 21, 2018) – Earlier today, the Michigan Legislature passed House Bill 4991, which will divert…
Michigan Legislature Adopts School Accountability Framework
Challenging Work of Implementation, Improvement, Now BeginsROYAL OAK, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2018) – Ensuring that Michigan parents and community…
Michigan Students Cannot Afford Proposed School Aid Disinvestment
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (December 12, 2018) – Ensuring that Michigan public schools have the resources needed to provide an…
Ed Trust-Midwest Statement on House Bills 6314 and 6315
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (December 11, 2018) – Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bills 6314 and…
Improving teacher prep in Michigan, Lame Duck update & more from Ed Trust-Midwest. Update for Dec. 11, 2018
Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives passed five bills aimed at improving teacher preparation in Michigan. The bills…
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL: 2019 State of Michigan Education Conference
VIDEO SCHEDULE SPEAKERS SPONSORS OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL: 2019 State of Michigan Education ConferenceOn January 16, 2019, hundreds of Michiganders…