Public comment on January 25, 2021 request to waive school assessment and accountability for 2020-21 school year from equity advocates
TO: Michigan Department of EducationFROM: Colleen Allen, Ph.D, Autism Alliance of Michigan; Amber Arellano, The Education Trust-Midwest; Deidre…
Underinvestment and inequality place Michigan near bottom
by Jen MrozowskiMichiganders must address decades-long underinvestment in education and opportunity gaps disproportionately impacting the state's most vulnerab…
Supporting student learning by supporting school libraries
The Education Trust-Midwest is pleased to announce our support for three bills that will ensure that every student has access to…
State Superintendent search is underway. What equity advocates are looking for in the next state chief
The following excerpt is from a Detroit Free Press guest opinion column from April 4. The column was written by Amber…
Supporting quality feedback for Michigan educators
Last week, state lawmakers in the House and Senate considered important questions about how Michigan provides feedback to educators…
The greater scandal in higher education and Michigan’s poor marks. Plus education news and more from The Education Trust Midwest. March 19, 2019
Recent headlines have exposed the alleged illegal conduct by a few wealthy, powerful individuals to influence the college admissions…
Our take on Gov. Whitmer’s Education Budget. Plus news, updates and more.
Last week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released her School Aid budget for the fiscal year that begins in October, which…
Late Edition: Governor Whitmer’s Education Budget & Appointments. Plus education news and more from The Education Trust Midwest.
This morning, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented her first budget. This proposal - which would fund Michigan government including…
Building toward a more equitable and just world – Mich Ed. Update for Feb. 26
To commemorate Black History Month, the Michigan Department of Education hosted A Dining Room Discussion last Thursday, where nine African American…
“Our education crisis compromises our workforce.” Plus key education committees, news and more from The Education Trust Midwest
Last week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her first State of the State address. Speaking about the state of public…
Prioritizing and celebrating teachers all week and all year. Plus key education committees and more from The Education Trust Midwest
This excerpt is from a guest column by Amber Arellano, published in Crain's Detroit Business on February 11. Read the full…
School counselors matter, key education committees and more from The Education Trust Midwest
School Counselors MatterThis excerpt is from a blog, School Counselors Matter, by Lauren Hubbard, Jordan Tafari and Sophie Zamarripa. Read…
Improving access to dual enrollment and more from The Education Trust Midwest
College in high school programs are powerful vehicles for improving student success and launching students on a pathway to degree completion.…
It’s Time To Rise and more from The Education Trust Midwest
Last week, more than 200 Michiganders joined at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to discuss…
Special Edition: Opportunity for All: 2019 State of Michigan Education Conference & Update
Hundreds of Michiganders will join together this morning at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History to…
A new year, a new moment for public education in Michigan
Friend,In so many ways, 2019 holds the potential to create a new moment for advancing public education for all…
A Not-So Lame Duck Update & A Call for Educational Equity
This will be the final update from The Education Trust-Midwest for 2018 with updates resuming on January 8, 2019.…
Standing up for the right to literacy & equal educational opportunity for Detroit students
Last week, we joined with advocates throughout Michigan and across the country in supporting the right of Detroit students to have…
Education Election Recap, News, Updates & More. Update for Nov. 13, 2018
Last week, Michiganders went to the polls in historic numbers to vote for state and local races and ballot…