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.
Education proposals this year could further harm Michigan students
Crain's Detroit Businessby Amber ArellanoWhatever you think about President-elect Donald Trump, it's clear that he has signaled a dramatically new direction fo…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Nov. 22
From the Executive Director: A Moment for Education LeadersDear friends,Like you, my organization is deeply troubled by widespread reports of racially charged …
Michigan Falling Behind Nation in Early Reading
When children read well by third grade, they are dramatically more likely to succeed not only in school, but in life. They’re much more likely to excel in scho…
Early literacy bill a start; evidence-based practice and continued targeted investments the next step
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2016) – Earlier today, the Michigan legislature passed House Bill 4822 (Price – R), a bill aimed at improving third-grade reading p…
FL Shows Path to Top Ten
Learning from Leading States: Florida's Upward TrajectoryMichigan’s students have lost substantial ground in student learning compared to other states over the…
Diploma in Hand but No Path Forward
Are Schools Preparing Students to be College- and Career-Ready? New Report Says No.Forty-seven percent. This figure represents the share of American high schoo…
Flurry of Action before Break & Detroit Scholarship
Tuition-Free Promise for All Detroit High School GradsLast week, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced that all Detroit high school graduates will be guaranteed …
Testimony on Early Literacy Bill: Improvement Starts with Good Policy
ETM Testifies on Early Literacy Legislation: Improvement Starts with Good PolicyEarlier today, The Education Trust-Midwest gave testimony on House Bill 4822, l…
Making Michigan a Top Ten State through Early Literacy
Thank you for giving us the chance to speak to you today about improving early literacy in the state of Michigan. I am Jason Mancini, director of government af…
Arellano: Good schools, smart state
by Amber Arellano, Executive DirectorMichigan student achievement is in free fall. Over the last decade, every group of students – white, black, brown, higher-…
Michigan Achieves: Summary
To become a top ten education state by 2030, Michigan needs to focus on and invest in the highest leverage strategies and learning opportunities for students. …
Becoming Top Ten – Starting with Early Literacy
Bill aimed at improving early literacy moves to the full houseAll Michigan students should have access to great educators and public schools – and be reading b…
Becoming Top Ten – Starting with Early Literacy
MI Lawmakers Focus on Early LiteracyThe Michigan House of Representatives has turned its attention to policies aimed at helping Michigan schoolchildren become …
Ed Trust-Midwest Presents on Making Michigan at Top Ten Education State
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Sept. 8, 2015) – Earlier today, Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest, presented to the State Board of Education …
Shorter Tests for Michigan Students
Michigan shortens annual testingChanges announced last week will mean shorter annual assessments for Michigan students. New details from the Michigan Departmen…
How one West Michigan school district is closing reading gaps for poor, Hispanic students
by Pat Shellenbarger, Bridge Magazine(Part 2 of 2) See Part 1 here: One Dearborn school soars, another stumbles and Grand Rapids cites the limits of state rank…
To become a leader, Michigan must learn
No need to experiment: Michigan can learn from leading statesMichigan can take a page from the playbook of other states when implementing a system for educator…
Michigan Leaders Prioritize Key Investments for Michigan Students
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (June 3, 2015) – Earlier today, the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate adopted a fiscal year 2016 budget. Budgets reflect s…
