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.
Dyslexia Legislation Would Deliver a Big Win for Michigan’s Youngest Readers
By Heather Eckner, Brian Love and Susan Ward SchmidtThe latest news that more than half of Michigan’s third graders have a “reading deficiency” reinforces what…
Statement on Report: Over half of Michigan’s 3rd-grade students identified as having a “reading deficiency”
Over half of Michigan's 3rd-grade students were identified as having a “reading deficiency” between 1st and 3rd grade, according to a new report on data from t…
Testimony in Support of Dyslexia Bill Package
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today in support of Senate Bills 380 – 383. Together, these bills would make great strides toward ensuring that young …
Ed Trust-Midwest to Launch a Series of Panel Discussions on Steps to Michigan’s Educational Recovery
One year after statewide school shutdowns, public webinars will explore the state of Michigan education now — and what to do next ROYAL OAK, Mich. (March 16, 2…
The Education Trust-Midwest Applauds Detroit School lawsuit settlement
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (May 14, 2020) ― The following can be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest:“We are pleased to see G…
Quality & Access for All in P-20 Education
High-quality early childhood education (ECE) is important to the rapid development that happens in the first five years of a child’s life and has long-lasting …
Supporting student learning by supporting school libraries
The Education Trust-Midwest is pleased to announce our support for three bills that will ensure that every student has access to school libraries and certified…
Joining forces on early literacy and social studies standards that acknowledge historical struggles
Last week, the Detroit Parent Network and The Education Trust-Midwest announced a partnership designed to help prepare and equip Detroit area parents for Michi…
Detroit Parent Network and Education Trust Midwest Join Forces to Equip Parents on Third-Grade Reading
DETROIT, Mich. (March 27, 2019) – Detroit Parent Network and The Education Trust-Midwest are excited to announce a partnership designed to help prepare and equ…
Why aren’t kids being taught to read? and more from Ed Trust-Midwest – Oct. 23
The following excerpt is from "Hard Words: Why aren't kids being taught to read?" by APM Reports earlier this fall. For the full article and podcast, click her…
Mich. Ed. Update – May 29
EdTrust CEO to Address Mackinac Policy Conference on ThursdayFormer U.S. Secretary of Education and Education Trust CEO John B. King, Jr, will address the 2018…
Mich. Ed. Update – April 24
School Media Specialists Critical for Resolving Reading CrisisThe following excerpt is from an April 23 blog post by Kathy Lester, a school library media speci…
School Media Specialists Critical for Resolving Reading Crisis
Kathy Lester is a school library media specialist with Plymouth-Canton Community Schools and past president of the Michigan Association for Media in Education …
Bridge Michigan Opinion | Let’s get strategic in improving third-grade reading in Michigan
Like so many of you, I’m a native Michigander who grew up proud of what I believe are shared Michigan values: a hard work ethic, a passion for the Great Lakes,…
Michigan spent $80 million to improve early reading. Scores went down.
by Ron French, Bridge Once a week, Amanda Price volunteers in a first-grade classroom in Lakeshore Elementary in Holland. “They’re doing great,” said the form…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – March 6
Top-Ten for Education: Not By ChanceFor the first time in the state’s history, Michigan public schools are able to compare their performance in some subjects t…
Mich. dip in 3rd-grade reading worst of 11 states
by Jennifer Chambers, The Detroit News Despite investing heavily in early literacy since 2015, Michigan schools showed the largest decline in third-grade read…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – September 19
Observing Hispanic Heritage MonthThe following excerpt is from a September 18, 2017 blog post. Read the full post here.This year, Hispanic Heritage Month, whic…
Improving early literacy the right start
by Amber Arellano, The Detroit NewsThe start of a new school year is usually greeted with a great deal of optimism among teachers, parents and students alike. …
