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.
Michigan risks falling behind traditionally low-achieving states in public education, report says
By Kyle Fedscher, MLiveLANSING — Public education in Michigan is at risk of falling below low-achieving states that have traditionally ranked below the Great L…
Raising Student Achievement in West Michigan
Ed Trust-Midwest and Steelcase Working to Raise Student AchievementThe Steelcase Foundation and The Education Trust-Midwest are working together alongside educ…
Livonia admin. on classroom success; Reading is the gateway to learning
Michigan: Critical Need for Early LiteracyBeing able to read is key to being able to learn. By the end of third grade, students transition from learning to rea…
Michigan Stepping Up: Key investments and better tests
State Budget: Mixed Signs for StudentsThere are mixed signs from the Michigan legislature around support for strategies to advance education in the state. Inve…
Support for Early Literacy, Teacher Evaluations
Support for Early Literacy, Teacher EvaluationsThere was good news for supporters of better schools for Michigan’s students in the legislature last week.School…
Coalition: Road to excellence begins in Detroit
Coalition for the Future of Detroit Schoolchildren Releases RecommendationsThe road to excellence for Michigan’s troubled schools begins in Detroit, according …
Ed Trust-Midwest to Legislature: Michigan Must Learn from Leading States to Truly Raise Third-Grade Reading Levels
Today, Sarah Lenhoff, director of policy and research, and Jason Mancini, director of government affairs, at The Education Trust-Midwest, testified to the Mich…
Presentation to the House Committee on Education on how to raise third-grade reading
View presentation: Achievement and Opportunity in Michigan
Ed Trust-Midwest to Legislature: Michigan Must Learn from Leading States to Truly Raise Third-Grade Reading Levels
Today, Sarah Lenhoff, director of policy and research, and Jason Mancini, director of government affairs, at The Education Trust-Midwest, testified to the Mich…
Students Who Need the Most Continue to Get the Least
Ed Trust State-by-State Report Shows “Devastatingly Large” Funding Gaps in Some StatesWASHINGTON (March 25, 2015) — Districts serving low-income students and s…
Michigan Students Need Strong Leadership
Michigan’s public education system is in a fragile place. Today our students are trailing the country in many important learning indicators, such as third grad…
STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR SNYDER’S EARLY LITERACY INVESTMENT PROPOSAL
ROYAL OAK, MICH. (February 11, 2015) – This morning, Governor Snyder announced a proposal to improve early literacy in Michigan through investments in early id…
Celebrating Quality Charter Schools
Guest Opinion: Celebrating Quality Charter SchoolsEvery Michigander wants the same thing for our students: an excellent education and a fair chance at success…
Guest column: Three critical education issues to watch in Michigan in 2015
By Amber ArellanoMichigan's public education system is in fragile shape. Our leaders have not kept up with leading education states in making the improvements …
Ed Trust-Midwest Applauds Snyder’s Education Agenda
State leaders need to invest to make the agenda produce results for Michigan studentsROYAL OAK, MICH. (January 20, 2015) – Tonight, Michigan Governor Rick Sny…
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…
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
Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color or living in poverty.Student-Centered • Data-Driven • Equity-F…
Third-Grade Literacy
Research shows that early literacy is hugely important for future student success. If students cannot read on grade-level by the end of third grade, they are m…
