Arellano: Celebrate quality charter schools
By Amber ArellanoThe fact that our state is struggling to provide Michigan children with a high-quality education is no…
Snyder: Detroit could be ‘template’ for education reform
By Ann Zaniewski and Lori Higgins, Detroit Free PressGov. Rick Snyder said Thursday that the education reforms expected to…
Guest column: Three critical education issues to watch in Michigan in 2015
By Amber ArellanoMichigan's public education system is in fragile shape. Our leaders have not kept up with leading education…
Put Students Before Politics
Three critical education issues to watch in Michigan in 2015As Governor Snyder outlines his priorities for 2015, Amber Arellano,executive…
Ed Trust-Midwest Applauds Snyder’s Education Agenda
State leaders need to invest to make the agenda produce results for Michigan studentsROYAL OAK, MICH. (January 20, 2015) – …
Teachers ‘fed up,’ Detroit teachers union chief says
Teachers ‘fed up,’ Detroit teachers union chief saysBy: Jennifer Chambers, The Detroit News Anarchist. Radical. Strident.Steve Conn does not deny…
Michigan Governor Names Fourth New Manager for Detroit Schools
Michigan Governor Names Fourth New Manager for Detroit SchoolsBy MONICA DAVEY JAN. 13, 2015CHICAGO — Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan…
Happy New Year. Did you miss anything over the holidays? An ed news recap.
Happy New Year. Did you miss anything over the holidays? Here’s a recap:TEACHER EVALUATIONS NEAR THE TOP OF THE…
Lame Duck Recap
Lame Duck RecapGoing into lame duck, expectations for important school improvements ran high. In the end, a win for…
Statement on Michigan Road- School Funding Proposal
ROYAL OAK, MICH. (December 18, 2014) – Today, legislative leaders announced a plan to increase road funding and create…
One Week to Go: Lame Duck Nears an End
Little legislative action has materialized on public education during this lame-duck session. Instead, concerns over whether increased road funding…
Massachusetts Fact Sheet
Massachusetts State Strategy Brief Published: July 15, 2014
Lame-duck watch: Teacher evaluation bills aim to improve performance
Lame-duck watch: Teacher evaluation bills aim to improve performanceBy Chastity Pratt Dawsey, Bridge MagazineIt's been a long haul for…
Reports: Michigan an outlier when it comes to charter school enrollment, accountability standards
Two reports out this week show Michigan as a stark outlier when it comes to charter schools.One, from the…
National Pro-Charter Group Criticizes Michigan’s Lack of Charter Accountability
Report: Michigan’s state policies ignore best practicesROYAL OAK, MICH. – A new report, published today by the National Association…
Michigan charter school law gets failing grade
Michigan charter school law gets failing gradeBy Lori Higgins, Detroit Free PressMichigan has one of the worst ratings in…
States’ charter school policies ranked for accountability
States' charter school policies ranked for accountabilityby Lori Higgins, Detroit Free PressDETROIT — Michigan has one of the worst…
Study: Michigan charter school authorizer accountability law ranks last among similar states
Study: Michigan charter school authorizer accountability law ranks last among similar states By Kyle Feldscher | [email protected] LANSING — Michigan’s l…
Study slams Mich. oversight of charter authorizers
Study slams Mich. oversight of charter authorizersby, The Detroit NewsMichigan ranks near the bottom among states in its oversight…