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.
Exploring Michigan’s Digital Divide
The COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures highlighted Michigan’s longstanding digital divide. In communities across the state, access to devices and re…
Overview of Education Stabilization Fund in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), which is the third federal COVID-19 stimulus package, takes a first step toward supporting the …
Michigan’s Digital Divide
The COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures highlighted Michigan's longstanding digital divide. In communities across the state, access to devices …
United in the fight for equity and justice
We join the nation in grieving the death of George Floyd, yet another reminder that the lives of Black people in this country are undervalued. Peaceful protest…
Michigan’s Digital Divide
The COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures highlighted Michigan's longstanding digital divide. In communities across the state, access to devices and re…
UNITED IN THE FIGHT FOR EQUITY AND JUSTICE
We join the nation in grieving the death of George Floyd, yet another reminder that the lives of Black people in this country are undervalued. Peaceful protest…
Strategic Communicator Jennifer Mrozowski Joins the Ed Trust-Midwest Team
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (June 1, 2020) ― The Education Trust-Midwest is pleased to announce the hire of strategic communicator and former veteran Detroit education jo…
Settlement in Literacy Lawsuit and Hearing from Parents on Public Education
The Whitmer administration has reached a settlement agreement with former Detroit Public School students in the "Right to Read" lawsuit.The decision avoids a c…
Equity Advocates Letter to Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction
May 12, 2020Superintendent Rice,As advocates for equitable access and opportunities in public education, we appreciate the difficult decisions that you, the Mi…
America Honors the HS Class of 2020 and Parent Views on Distance Learning
The Education Trust-Midwest is surveying Michigan parents to better understand what is working, what is not working, and what parents and students need when it…
Parent views on distance learning, #ThankATeacher and a bright future for frontliners.
The Education Trust-Midwest is surveying Michigan parents to better understand what is working, what is not working, and what parents and students need when it…
Letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer Regarding Use of Federal CARES Act Funds
April 28, 2020Governor Whitmer,As advocates for equitable access and opportunities in public education, we appreciate the difficult decisions that you have mad…
Right to Read and Ed Equity during Pandemic
As school leaders finalize continued learning plans, the Education Trust-Midwest has published key recommendations for how to promote instructional equity and …
EDUCATIONAL EQUITY & CORONAVIRUS: Students Experiencing Homelessness
As state leaders continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, public schools across Michigan remain closed for the remainder of the school year. We know th…
EDUCATIONAL EQUITY & CORONAVIRUS: Focus on English Learners
As state leaders continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, public schools across Michigan remain closed for the remainder of the school year. We know th…
EDUCATIONAL EQUITY & CORONAVIRUS: Students with Disabilities
As state leaders continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, public schools across Michigan remain closed for the remainder of the school year. We know th…
The Education Trust-Midwest outlines key recommendations for ensuring educational equity for underserved students throughout COVID-19 school closures.
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (April 22, 2020) — As state education leaders continue to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, The Education-Trust Midwest is publishing a ser…
Equitable access during COVID-19 and extraordinary districts in extraordinary times
As an education equity organization, the Education Trust-Midwest recognizes that Michigan's most vulnerable students are at particular risk when schools are cl…
Quality distance learning essential for students and increased food security for students
The following excerpt is from a guest column by Amber Arellano, executive director of the Education Trust-Midwest, and Alice G. Thompson, chief executive offic…
Increased Food Access Good News for Michigan Students, Families
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (April 9, 2020) ― Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the State of Michigan is the first state in the U.S. approved to ex…
