Support for Early Literacy, Teacher Evaluations
Support for Early Literacy, Teacher EvaluationsThere was good news for supporters of better schools for Michigan’s students in the…
MI House to Focus on Solutions
Michigan House to focus on solutionsOn Thursday, the Michigan House of Representatives released their priorities for this session. In education, their…
From Lansing to Washington, No One is Too Cool for School
MI Senate to Focus on EducationSenate Republicans outlined their 2015 priorities last week and made it clear that improving…
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…
JUST SIX DAYS REMAIN: LAME DUCK UPDATE
JUST SIX SESSION DAYS REMAIN IN LAME DUCK AND THE EDUCATION DOCKET REMAINS DEEP. Discussions continue around a range…
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…
Lame Duck Preview Edition
As part of our mission to provide nonpartisan data, analysis and expertise about Michigan education, The Education Trust-Midwest will…
Lame Duck Preview Edition
As part of our mission to provide nonpartisan data, analysis and expertise about Michigan education, The Education Trust-Midwest will…
Easy Math: Great Teachers + Better Feedback = More Prepared Students
Easy Math: Great Teachers + Better Feedback = More Prepared StudentsThe importance and impact of teachers cannot be overstated…
Teaching Effectiveness
Teaching quality is our most powerful lever to improve student learning. Of all the things that schools can control…
Statement: Governor Snyder, State Legislature Invests in Michigan Students, Teachers
ROYAL OAK, MICH. (June, 13 2014) -- The following statement was released by The Education Trust-Midwest in reaction to…
Stalled to Soaring: Michigan’s Path to Educational Recovery
State of Michigan Education report — “Stalled to Soaring: Michigan’s Path to Educational Recovery” — is the result of…
Ed Trust-Midwest Testimony to Legislature on Educator Support and Evaluation
Our Students Need a System of Improvement to Raise Teaching and LearningROYAL OAK, MICH. (February 19, 2014) -- Today…
Ed Trust-Midwest Applauds Snyder’s Focus on Teaching Quality & Support
Contact info:Donnell Greenc: [email protected] on leaders to take action and invest in raising learningROYAL OAK, MICH. (January 16, 2…
Support, Invest in Michigan Teachers and Students
Contact info:Donnell [email protected]: (248) 854-5297New Report calls on state leaders to support and invest in proven strategies to raise…
Supporting Michigan’s Teachers: Smart Implementation of High Standards, Training, and Educator Evaluation
Michigan students continue to fall behind their peers in other states in learning. According to 2013 national assessment data,…
Op-ed: Michigan needs a smart, statewide system to measure student growth
ROYAL OAK, MICH. (December 5, 2013) -- Today the Education Trust-Midwest joins leaders at Grand Rapids Public Schools, the…
Quality Teaching for All Students: A Top Priority for Michigan
Contact info:Donnell [email protected]: 248-854-5297David [email protected]: 248-210-8476Michigan Council finds common sense middle…
Michigan residents support Ed Trust-Midwest agenda, saying supporting teachers is best route to improving education, Center for Michigan study shows
Contact info:David ZemanDirector of Content and [email protected] - 734.619.8008, ext. 308c - 248.210.8476ROYAL OAK, Mich. (January 22, …