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.
Lame Duck Recap
Lame Duck RecapGoing into lame duck, expectations for important school improvements ran high. In the end, a win for students came mostly through the issue that…
Statement on Michigan Road- School Funding Proposal
ROYAL OAK, MICH. (December 18, 2014) – Today, legislative leaders announced a plan to increase road funding and create a new revenue stream for schools. The pr…
5 myths about education in Michigan
By Amber Arellano, Sarah Lenhoff & Sunil JoyFour years ago, our organization opened in Michigan to serve as a non-partisan, research, information and advoc…
“Snyder, Schauer both say education priority for them”
Snyder, Schauer both say education priority for themBy Lori Higgins, Detroit Free PressRepublican Gov. Rick Snyder and Democratic challenger Mark Schauer diffe…
