“Learning Together, Leading For Equity,” a MTLC virtual conference
Don't miss your chance to hear from outstanding Michigan education professionals at "Learning Together, Leading For Equity," a virtual…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, MANA de Metro Detroit, Compass Strategies
Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, a second-generation Mexican American, grew up in a family that placed a high value on education.…
Opinion: It’s time for Michigan to invest in its most vulnerable children
From the rural reaches of northern Michigan to the urban centers of our largest cities and the surrounding suburban…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Jose Luis Orozco, Jr., Voces
Originally from San Perlita, Texas, a small border town on the Texas-Mexico border, Jose Luis Orozco, Jr. is a…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Adnoris Torres, Strong Beginnings-Healthy Start
At the age of nine, Adnoris “Bo” Torres migrated from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, to Battle Creek, Michigan, with his…
Opportunity for All: A Celebration of a Historic Win and Next Steps for Fair Funding for All
More than 60 education equity advocates – including local elected leaders, state officials, educators, civil rights, civic and business…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Gaby Cordova, Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
Born a first-generation Mexican American in Los Angeles, Gaby Cordova says that her mother instilled in her the values…
Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaborative Names 18 Expert, Equity-Focused Educators From Across the State to its 2023-2024 Cohort
Led by The Education Trust-Midwest and Teach Plus, the Collaborative Will Focus on Equitable Funding, the Transition to Post-Secondary…
Hispanic Heritage Month
Annually, September 15 – October 15 serves as Hispanic Heritage Month, providing a time to pay tribute to the…
Statement by The Education Trust-Midwest on 2023 M-STEP results
This statement can be attributed to Jennifer Mrozowski, senior director of The Education Trust-Midwest.“This year’s M-STEP results again demonstrate…
Statement by The Education Trust-Midwest on the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions
Statement by Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest, on the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in…
Michigan’s school aid budget includes universal meals, more special education funding
This piece appeared in the Detroit Free Press by Lily Altavena. State lawmakers passed a $21.5 billion school aid budget…
Michigan Makes History as it Joins Nation’s Leaders in Investing More in Districts Facing Concentrated Poverty
New School Funding “Opportunity Index” Makes Michigan Among First Ten States in the U.S. for Innovation in Investing in…
Michigan Makes History as it Joins Nation’s Leaders in Investing More in Districts Facing Concentrated Poverty
New School Funding “Opportunity Index” Makes Michigan Among First Ten States in the U.S. for Innovation in Investing in…
MTLC concludes its successful 22-23 cohort with a dynamic virtual showcase of year-long collaborative work
“All year long whenever I tried to explain to anyone what MTLC was, the first word that popped into…
Parents on Policy Virtual Townhall bringing parent voices to the Mackinac Policy Conference
Detroit Parent Network's Parents on Policy is hosting a virtual town hall bringing powerful parent voices to the Mackinac…
Detroit Free Press Opinion: Michigan is poised to make historic investment in these students
For the first time in more than a decade, Michigan’s policymakers are poised to make historic investments in children who are…
The Detroit News Opinion: Salary parity is critical for early childhood educators
As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer considers continuing historic investments in early childhood this fiscal year, this is a moment of…
Amber Arellano named 2023 Educational Excellence Award recipient
DeWitt High School named Amber Arellano, executive director for The Education Trust-Midwest, a 2023 Educational Excellence Award recipient. The…
Bridge Michigan Opinion | Michigan’s education proposals show progress; more is needed
For the first time in Michigan history, state Senate leaders are proposing to create a much fairer school funding…