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.
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. …
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…
