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.
Arellano: Celebrate quality charter schools
By Amber ArellanoThe fact that our state is struggling to provide Michigan children with a high-quality education is no secret. Today Michigan ranks 42nd in th…
Snyder: Detroit could be ‘template’ for education reform
By Ann Zaniewski and Lori Higgins, Detroit Free PressGov. Rick Snyder said Thursday that the education reforms expected to unfold in Detroit could serve as a t…
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 2015 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA. Efforts to establish a…
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 of major education issues – including a st…
National Pro-Charter Group Criticizes Michigan’s Lack of Charter Accountability
Report: Michigan’s state policies ignore best practicesROYAL OAK, MICH. – A new report, published today by the National Association of Charter School Authoriz…
Lame Duck Preview Edition
As part of our mission to provide nonpartisan data, analysis and expertise about Michigan education, The Education Trust-Midwest will be providing regular upda…
Lame Duck Preview Edition
As part of our mission to provide nonpartisan data, analysis and expertise about Michigan education, The Education Trust-Midwest will be providing regular upda…
Issue Areas
Bridging Education Policy & Community At EdTrust-Midwest, we work to improve opportunity in education from preschool through college. Partnering with commu…
School Support and Accountability
All parents deserve to know how their school is performing, giving them the information that they need to make the best choice for their child’s education. In …
More Michigan Schools Meet Learning Goals, but Not for All Student Groups
Michigan’s education recession continues for far too many studentsROYAL OAK, MICH. (August 13, 2014) – Today the Michigan Department of Education released its …
Ed Trust President Kati Haycock Speaks at Mackinac Policy Conference
Haycock calls on Michigan to Build on Pre-K Investment to Provide Equitable Opportunities for All ChildrenMACKINAC ISLAND, MICH. (May 29, 2014) - Today Kati Ha…
University of Michigan – Equity Within the Classroom Conference
Presented by Amber ArellanoEquity Within the Classroom ConferenceAnn Arbor, MI Published: April 1, 2014
ETM Statement on Proposed New “A to F” School Accountability System
Contact info:Donnell GreenThe Education [email protected]: 248-854-5297Today Amber Arellano, Executive Director of the Education Trust – …
Honest Information on School Performance: Michigan Needs Clarity in Measuring Quality
Contact info:Donnell [email protected]: 248-854-5297New state school accountability system provides important data, but needs improvement to bett…
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…
Failing charter operators keep expanding in Michigan
Contact info:David ZemanDirector of Content and [email protected] - 734.619.8008, ext. 308c - 248.210.8476Good ones opening, too. But st…
Rising MEAP scores, but enduring achievement gaps in Michigan
Contact info:David ZemanDirector of Content and [email protected] - 734.619.8008, ext. 308c - 248.210.8476ROYAL OAK, Mich. (February 11,…
Charter School Growth In Michigan Brings Cautionary Tale On Quality
Charter School Growth In Michigan Brings Cautionary Tale On QualityBy Joy Resmovits [email protected] schools are the fastest-growing sec…
Education Trust-Midwest applauds Michigan high-growth charter schools; shares concerns about low-growth charters highlighted by CREDO research study
Contact info:David ZemanDirector of Content and [email protected] - 734.619.8008, ext. 308c - 248.210.8476ROYAL OAK, MICH. (January 15,…
