Gov. Whitmer’s Budget Proposal Represents Key Policy Wins for Underserved Students
Just last fall, a new statewide equity coalition, the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity, formally launched and announced its ambitious…
Reports: Gov. Whitmer’s Proposed Budget Targets More Money for Schools
The Education Trust-Midwest is pleased that early details of Gov. Whitmer’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23 reflect a…
Ed Trust-Midwest’s Statement on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
“We are truly encouraged that Gov. Whitmer and state leaders across both sides of the aisle continue to recognize…
Announcing New Keynote: U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary to Share Successful Strategies for Education Transformation for Underserved Students
Roberto Rodríguez, U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, will deliver a keynote address…
Modeling the Way for Pandemic Educational Recovery, Four Michigan Schools Honored for Exceptional Academic Progress, Growth for Underserved Students
The new Building the Hope Schools all demonstrate academic progress and growth and affirming culture for students of color,…
State, National Leaders Join to Share Successful Strategies for Underserved Students
The Education Trust-Midwest’s virtual conference “Building a Movement, Building Hope” set for Nov. 10, 11 and 13The Education Trust-Midwest…
Director of Government Affairs and Partnerships
Director of Government Affairs and PartnershipsThe Education Trust-Midwest, located in Southeast Michigan, is a nonpartisan, data-driven education policy, rese…
Engine of Inequality: Michigan’s Education System
Every student deserves access and opportunity to the educational resources and support that they need to achieve and fully…
REPORT: Michigan Vastly Underfunds Vulnerable Students Compared to Leading States
New bipartisan coalition calls on state leaders to implement equitable funding strategies, eliminate automatic budget cuts to funding for…
Statement on the release of 2020-21 Michigan student data
The following statement may be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director of the Education Trust-Midwest, on the release of…
Building a Movement: Our Theory of Change
Decades of research tells us that Michigan’s economic future and cultural vitality depends on the quality of our educational…
Report What We Do: Our Work in Action
All students, pre-K through college, can learn and achieve at high levels if they get a high-quality education. But…
Opinion: Michigan needs a school funding system that supports all students’ needs
As this unprecedented school year ends, Michigan educators are continuing to grapple with the many challenges of how to…
Statement by Amber Arellano, executive director of the Education Trust-Midwest, on the passage of School Aid budget for fiscal year 2021-22.
“We have been pleased in the last few weeks to see elected leaders from both sides of the aisle…
On Stateside: Brian Gutman discusses K-12 education funding and the School Aid Budget
On Stateside, Brian Gutman, director of external relations at The Education Trust-Midwest, talks about K-12 education funding and the School…
“In Their Voices: Students Speak with Secretary Cardona”
As Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona sets a path forward to recover from the pandemic and craft an equity-driven…
Arellano to Small Business Leaders: For a thriving state and strong talent pool, investment and accountability needed in education, especially for underserved students
For Michigan to have a successful talent pool in a thriving state with a strong economy, its leaders must…
Key Priorities to Address Unfinished Learning: Amber Arellano talks with DPTV
At the end of a long school year for students, parents, teachers and administrators, critical decisions lie ahead for how to spend…
School District Leaders: Michigan’s School Funding Inequities a Major Barrier to Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
Interviews with district leaders in underserved districts cite salary gaps, pay freezes and enduring legacy debt payments as major…