Educational Recovery and Acceleration through Equitable Funding: How Michigan’s Budget Can Improve Outcomes for all Students
All students deserve access to a high-quality education and the resources they need to thrive. However, in Michigan this…
Celebrate Black History Month!
Annually, Black History Month is observed from Feb. 1 to Mar. 1 as a celebration honoring the contributions that…
Statement by The Education Trust-Midwest on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
This statement can be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest. “We applaud Gov. Whitmer’s focus in…
White House Urges Schools to Focus on Education Recovery
The devastating impact of COVID-19 continues to linger for many of our nation’s students, resulting in a recent push…
Opinion: 5 education issues to watch in Michigan in 2024
This opinion piece appeared in Crain's Detroit Business by Education Trust-Midwest's Executive Director Amber Arellano and Director of Government…
Statewide Equity Coalition Lauds Equity-Centered School Funding Recommendations from the Growing Michigan Together Council
The Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity – a diverse, bipartisan, statewide coalition of leaders centered on educational equity…
Educators from the Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaborative lift their voices and share their expertise with fellow practitioners and policymakers alike!
At the “Learning Together, Leading for Equity” conference hosted by the current 2023-24 MTLC cohort, educators joined from across…
Celebrating National Philanthropy Day!
Today is National Philanthropy Day, and The Education Trust-Midwest thanks all our supporters who provide us with the critical…
Five Michigan Schools Recognized for Outstanding Academic Post-Pandemic Progress for Students Who Are Underserved
The Building the Hope Schools collectively demonstrated academic progress that beat state averages, along with an affirming culture of…
“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…