Decades of research tells us that Michigan’s economic future and cultural vitality depends on the quality of our educational system, from pre-K through college, and recent achievement results from around the country provide hope and many lessons for Michigan to take to heart.
Statewide educational improvement is possible – and within our grasp. By making a sustained, comprehensive commitment and investment in the levers we know work, Michigan can get back on track.
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, MANA de Metro Detroit, Compass Strategies
Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, a second-generation Mexican American, grew up in a family that placed a high value on education. Later in life, as she worked in under…
Literacy for All: Let’s Address One of the Most Common Barriers to Reading
Reading is the foundation upon which all other learning takes place. Unfortunately, too many of Michigan’s students are struggling to read.Our most recent repo…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Jose Luis Orozco, Jr., Voces
Originally from San Perlita, Texas, a small border town on the Texas-Mexico border, Jose Luis Orozco, Jr. is a licensed professional counselor who advocates fo…
Opportunity for All: A Celebration of a Historic Win and Next Steps for Fair Funding for All
More than 60 education equity advocates – including local elected leaders, state officials, educators, civil rights, civic and business leaders, supporters and…
Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaborative Names 18 Expert, Equity-Focused Educators From Across the State to its 2023-2024 Cohort
Led by The Education Trust-Midwest and Teach Plus, the Collaborative Will Focus on Equitable Funding, the Transition to Post-Secondary Education & Career, …
Hispanic Heritage Month
Annually, September 15 – October 15 serves as Hispanic Heritage Month, providing a time to pay tribute to the many contributions, cultures and histories of Ame…
Statement by The Education Trust-Midwest on 2023 M-STEP results
This statement can be attributed to Jennifer Mrozowski, senior director of The Education Trust-Midwest.“This year’s M-STEP results again demonstrate the great …
Michigan Makes History as it Joins Nation’s Leaders in Investing More in Districts Facing Concentrated Poverty
New School Funding “Opportunity Index” Makes Michigan Among First Ten States in the U.S. for Innovation in Investing in Public School Districts Based on Povert…
Michigan Makes History as it Joins Nation’s Leaders in Investing More in Districts Facing Concentrated Poverty
New School Funding “Opportunity Index” Makes Michigan Among First Ten States in the U.S. for Innovation in Investing in Public School Districts Based on Povert…
MTLC concludes its successful 22-23 cohort with a dynamic virtual showcase of year-long collaborative work
“All year long whenever I tried to explain to anyone what MTLC was, the first word that popped into my mind was Think Tank – a place where people with brillian…
Amber Arellano named 2023 Educational Excellence Award recipient
DeWitt High School named Amber Arellano, executive director for The Education Trust-Midwest, a 2023 Educational Excellence Award recipient. The school communit…
Bridge Michigan Opinion | Michigan’s education proposals show progress; more is needed
For the first time in Michigan history, state Senate leaders are proposing to create a much fairer school funding formula that would rightfully consider the co…
MPEO members join forces in Lansing for a day of advocacy
Alice Thompson, one of the three chairs of The Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity (MPEO), believes that the coalition’s advocacy work is making a …
Teacher leaders make an impact in Lansing
Ryleigh Scott, a Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaborative (MLTC) member, believes that fostering relationships between teachers and lawmakers will help promot…
Every Student Matters: Ed Trust joins other Michigan education agencies to provide a toolkit for districts to find missing students
This month, The Education Trust-Midwest joined other education agencies to provide a toolkit to aid school districts in finding and re-engaging students who ma…
Equity Edition: COVID-19 Crisis Leaves Many Families with Greater Need for College Financial Aid Assistance
Awareness efforts across state seek to inform students about financial aidBy Riley Stone, data and policy analyst at the Education Trust-MidwestThe COVID-19 he…
Social-emotional support and wrap-around services essential for students as they return to schoolSocial-emotional support and wrap-around services essential for students as they return to school
Meeting in a rare Saturday session, the Michigan Senate approved “return to learn” bills hailed as a bipartisan deal struck late Friday by Gov. Gretchen Whitme…
Michigan’s Digital Divide
This is the second in a periodic series examining the six recommendations in our recent 2020 State of Michigan Education Report, A Marshall Plan: Reimagining M…
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 devices and re…
Overview of Education Stabilization Fund in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), which is the third federal COVID-19 stimulus package, takes a first step toward supporting the …
