Presentation to the House Committee on Education on how to raise third-grade reading
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Lame Duck Preview Edition
As part of our mission to provide nonpartisan data, analysis and expertise about Michigan education, The Education Trust-Midwest will…
Issue Areas
Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color or living in poverty.Student-Centered…
Third-Grade Literacy
Research shows that early literacy is hugely important for future student success. If students cannot read on grade-level by…