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.
Statement on Enactment of Key Law to Improve Teaching and Learning in Michigan
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (November 5, 2015) – This morning, Governor Rick Snyder signed Senate Bill 103 into law, which will help establish a critical framework for pr…
Education in Michigan can improve, if it’s done right
Education in Michigan can improve, if it’s done rightBy Amber ArellanoImagine a public education system where many educators lack a clear sense of what skills …
Education in Michigan can improve, if it’s done right
by Amber Arellano, Detroit Free Press guest writerImagine a public education system where many educators lack a clear sense of what skills their students need …
Busy week in MI education transformation!
Michigan Leaders Learn from Top Education StatesLast week, The Education Trust-Midwest brought together education, business, and community leaders, for an oppo…
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. …
Making Progress for MI Students
Progress for MI Students: Responsible Educator Evaluation & Support Measure Moves ForwardIn a major step toward making Michigan a top ten education state, …
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 …
How Michigan can improve learning with quality evaluations and support
Quality evaluations and support improve teaching and learningThe most significant in-school factor for improving student learning is teaching quality. A high-q…
Michigan must invest in teacher effectiveness
By Amber ArellanoA teacher’s effectiveness is the most important in-school factor in improving student achievement. It’s more important than class size, where …
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…
Ed Trust-Midwest to Legislature: Incorporate Best Practices from Leading States to Build Statewide Educator Evaluation System
Today Sarah Lenhoff, director of policy and research, and Jason Mancini, director of government affairs, of The Education Trust-Midwest, testified to the Michi…
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…
Michigan leaders call for education improvement
Call for Education Improvement Loud and ClearJust a week following the launch of Michigan Achieves – our campaign to put Michigan on the path to becoming a top…
Here’s How Michigan Can Be a Top-10 Education State
By Amber ArellanoWe're facing a time of great promise in my home state of Michigan. After years of job losses, deep recession and budget cuts, our economy is f…
With Love and High Expectations, Top Teachers Nurture Good Students
Effective Teaching Can Help Students Out of Povertyby Charles HoneyGrand Rapids Public Schools, MI — The boy was not having a good day. A new student in Vicki…
Great Teachers Make a Lasting Difference, Studies Show
by Charles HoneyKent ISD, MI — The old adage that having one great teacher can make a big difference in a student’s life is true, research shows – especially …