The Equity Edition: Underinvestment and inequality place Michigan near bottom, school accountability and returning to school
Educational recovery will necessitate equity-based budget decisions, education advocates sayMichiganders must address decades-long underinvestment in education…
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…
Call to protect vulnerable students from budget cuts
As the U.S. rightfully confronts longstanding inequality and racial injustice, Michiganders have a historic opportunity to address decades-long underinvestment…
Ed Trust issues a blueprint to address long-standing opportunity and achievement gaps
Today the Education Trust-Midwest – an organization focused on pragmatic solutions that move our state forward – issued that…
Ed Trust issues a blueprint to address long-standing opportunity and achievement gaps
Today the Education Trust-Midwest – an organization focused on pragmatic solutions that move our state forward – issued that…
Budget decisions must prioritize equity amid pandemic shortfalls
As state leaders weigh potentially devastating budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdown, equitable funding…
Exploring Michigan’s Digital Divide
The COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures highlighted Michigan’s longstanding digital divide. In communities across the state, access to…
United in the fight for equity and justice
We join the nation in grieving the death of George Floyd, yet another reminder that the lives of Black…
Settlement in Literacy Lawsuit and Hearing from Parents on Public Education
The Whitmer administration has reached a settlement agreement with former Detroit Public School students in the "Right to Read"…
America Honors the HS Class of 2020 and Parent Views on Distance Learning
The Education Trust-Midwest is surveying Michigan parents to better understand what is working, what is not working, and what parents and…
Parent views on distance learning, #ThankATeacher and a bright future for frontliners.
The Education Trust-Midwest is surveying Michigan parents to better understand what is working, what is not working, and what parents and…
Right to Read and Ed Equity during Pandemic
As school leaders finalize continued learning plans, the Education Trust-Midwest has published key recommendations for how to promote instructional equity and…
Equitable access during COVID-19 and extraordinary districts in extraordinary times
As an education equity organization, the Education Trust-Midwest recognizes that Michigan's most vulnerable students are at particular risk when…
Quality distance learning essential for students and increased food security for students
The following excerpt is from a guest column by Amber Arellano, executive director of the Education Trust-Midwest, and Alice…
Supporting needs of all students during crisis, news and more from Ed Trust-Midwest
Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the difficult and consequential decision to close schools for the remainder of the…
Response to Mich. school closure announcement and resources for at-home learning
Following Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's announcement of school closures today, the Education Trust-Midwest responded with suggestions for a comprehensiv…
Meeting student needs through COVID-19 and business leaders call for funding equity
As Michigan takes steps to protect the health and well-being of students and the general public, we must also…
School closure & vulnerable students – Update from The Education Trust-Midwest
Dear friends and partners,What an unprecedented last week this has been - a time of rapid change for all of…
Teacher leadership pathways & investments critical to addressing Michigan’s teacher shortage and the fair funding pledge.
The following is an excerpt from a guest column by Randy Speck, that ran in The Detroit News on…
From special ed. to charter school students, meeting the needs of every Michigan student
The following excerpt is from an guest opinion column by Dave Meador, vice chairman and chief administrative officer or…