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…
One District’s Story of the Potential Impact of the Opportunity Index for Students from low-Income Backgrounds
By Dr. Jeffrey J. Thoenes, Superintendent Comstock Public Schools (CPS), an urban school district in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is in the…
EdTrust-Midwest’s three-point action plan aims to put Michigan back on track to becoming a Top 10 Education State
EdTrust-Midwest's 2025 State of Michigan Education Report, Meeting the Moment, includes important new data and research on how Michigan…
New Analyses: Michigan in Bottom Ten in Nation for School Funding Weights for Students from Low-Income Backgrounds Amid Greatest Threat to Public Education in Decades
Statewide Bipartisan Coalition Calls on Michigan Policymakers to Prioritize Investing in Michigan’s Most Vulnerable Students after Decades-Long Underinvestment…
New Analyses: Michigan in Bottom Ten in Nation for School Funding Weights for Students from Low-Income Backgrounds Amid Greatest Threat to Public Education in Decades
Amid the greatest threat to public education in decades and continued sluggish recovery for Michigan student learning following the…
Lifting Partner Voices at Michigan’s Capitol
This week, EdTrust-Midwest and members of the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity (MPEO) coalition joined together for our…
Advocacy in Action in D.C.
EdTrust-Midwest in April hosted a delegation of Michigan leaders to join dozens of other equity advocates from around the…
EdTrust-Midwest applauds school budget proposal
“We applaud Senator Camilleri and the members of the Prek-12 appropriations subcommittee for a significant step to prioritize students…
Survey: Teacher morale is up overall, but increased morale in Michigan lags national average
As Michigan continues to face educator shortages in our public schools, there’s a bright spot: teacher morale is up…
Statement by the statewide, non-partisan coalition, Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity, on planned changes to U.S. Department of Education
Since his election, President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The new…
EdTrust-Midwest Presents on Teacher Shortages and Student Access to Quality Teachers at the Capitol
Today, EdTrust-Midwest’s Director of Government Affairs, Jeff Cobb, and Director of Policy and Research, Dr. Jen DeNeal, presented to…
Michigan Students in Poorest Districts More Likely To Have Less-Qualified Teachers
‘Stark’ gaps: Students are 16 times more likely to learn from a temporary- or emergency-credentialed teacher than peers in…
Assessing Impact on Michigan Students: Potential implications of Trump Administration’s anticipated changes to the U.S. Department of Education
While President Donald Trump and his administration publicly explore substantial changes to the U.S. Department of Education, EdTrust-Midwest is…
What Happens to Students With Disabilities if the Department of Education Were Dismantled?
For students with disabilities, the consequences could be significant and detrimental to their ability to succeed in school and…
“Everyone needs a teacher, just like they need a doctor. Let’s value and respect our educators for the sake of the future of this country. ”
By: Yara Barbosa K-12 educator, Grand Rapids, MIExperienced teachers bring so many strengths that we need to KEEP in our…
“Almost every teacher at my school has some kind of side gig to supplement their income.”
By: Elizabeth ToyeK-12 educator, Southeastern, MIAs a high school teacher in southeastern Michigan, educator shortages have directly impacted my…
“We have more teachers leaving the profession than wanting to become a teacher, especially in special education”
By: Katherine Grass K-12 educator, Lansing, MII am a first-grade teacher and have seen a huge change in the profession…
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“As a K-4 principal, I have faced significant challenges due to teacher shortages in various ways. One of the…
“I love teaching, I’m passionate about it and I believe that it is the most important job in the world.”
By: Kristi Trickey Highschool Language Arts Teacher, Southeastern, MI As a first-year teacher in Michigan, I made roughly $32,000.…
“I think that when we talk about teacher shortages, we often talk about money or compensation, but it goes way deeper than that.”
By: Fredericka Brown Parent, Grand Rapids, MI I am a parent of the GRPS public school system in Grand…