Editorial: Schools are still missing the mark
by The Detroit NewsThe test results released this week by the Michigan Department of Education put into focus how…
Half of Michigan students still not ‘proficient’ on M-STEP
by Kate Wells, Michigan RadioWhile several grades made progress in certain subject areas, at least half of Michigan students…
Stay the course on M-STEP testing
by Ken WhippleThere’s a lot of bad news about Michigan’s educational performance these days, as our students fall further…
New Assessment Scores Show Need for Michigan to Remain on Track with M-STEP
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Aug. 30, 2016) – New results from the Michigan Student Test for Educational Progress (M-STEP) emphasize…
Why Michigan M-STEP results are cause for concern
by Lori Higgins and Kristi Tanner, Detroit Free PressMichigan students showed little improvement in language arts and math on…
House Passes DPS Plan
House Passes Plan for Detroit SchoolsLast week, the House of Representatives passed their plan for Detroit Public Schools on…
Mich. Needs Better Prepared Grads
Too Few Students Prepared for College or CareerNew data from the “Nations Report Card” show that high schools have…
Bill Threatens to Move Mich. Backward
Anti-Standards Bill Threatens to Move Michigan BackwardEarlier today, the State Senate Education Committee passed a bill by a vote…
Diploma in Hand but No Path Forward
Are Schools Preparing Students to be College- and Career-Ready? New Report Says No.Forty-seven percent. This figure represents the share…
DPS EM Resigns and closing the ‘Honesty Gap’
Detroit Schools Emergency Manager ResignsDarnell Earley, the Emergency Manager of Detroit Public Schools (DPS), notified Governor Rick Snyder today…
Honest State Data Shows Troubling Achievement Gaps
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (December 17, 2015) – This morning, the Michigan Department of Education released further details on student…
MI Biz: Ed should be top priority
Business Leaders: Education should be top prioritySoutheast Michigan business owners and executives say education is a top priority in…
Education in Michigan can improve, if it’s done right
Education in Michigan can improve, if it’s done rightBy Amber ArellanoImagine a public education system where many educators lack…
Education in Michigan can improve, if it’s done right
by Amber Arellano, Detroit Free Press guest writerImagine a public education system where many educators lack a clear sense…
Less than half of students proficient in math on M-STEP
by The Detroit NewsLess than half of Michigan students achieved proficiency in math on the state’s new M-STEP exam, though…
Student Scores Released: Step Forward for Michigan
Michigan Assessment Results Show Continued Need for Improvement FocusNew results from the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP)…
Echoing state, Detroit schools cut back on standardized tests
by Chastity Pratt Dawsey, Bridge MagazineTypically during the first three weeks of class in Detroit Public Schools, students can be…
MI Students Head Back to School
Michigan Students Head Back to SchoolThe summer is coming to an end and the school year for students across…
Shorter Tests for Michigan Students
Michigan shortens annual testingChanges announced last week will mean shorter annual assessments for Michigan students. New details from the…