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.
Senate Testimony in support of House Bills 4055 and 4056
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today in support of House Bills 4055 and 4056. Together, these bills would advance important policies for ensuring tha…
Testimony in support of House Bills 4055 and 4056
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today in support of House Bills 4055 and 4056. Together, these bills would advance important policies for ensuring tha…
The Education Trust Midwest’s Statement on COVID Relief and Year-End Funding Package
“The year-end package passed by Congressional leadership provides for the continued funding of critical government programs and will ensure that early learning…
Bridge Michigan Opinion | Michigan’s leaders can act now to mitigate learning losses
As Michigan looks to turn the page on one of the most troubled years in recent memory, a bright spot is emerging as the governor and legislative leaders have e…
Education Trust-Midwest Statement on Michigan’s Unaudited School Enrollment Data
The following statement may be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director, The Education Trust-Midwest, on Michigan's unaudited school enrollment data."N…
Every Student Matters: Ed Trust joins other Michigan education agencies to provide a toolkit for districts to find missing students
This month, The Education Trust-Midwest joined other education agencies to provide a toolkit to aid school districts in finding and re-engaging students who ma…
Equity Edition: Equity-Focused “Free College” Movement Picks Up Steam
Before COVID-19 threw a wrench in the gears of the U.S. economy, the equity-focused free college movement was picking up steam.Yet, in too many states, the fre…
Equity Edition: COVID-19 Crisis Leaves Many Families with Greater Need for College Financial Aid Assistance
Awareness efforts across state seek to inform students about financial aidBy Riley Stone, data and policy analyst at the Education Trust-MidwestThe COVID-19 he…
Social-emotional support and wrap-around services essential for students as they return to schoolSocial-emotional support and wrap-around services essential for students as they return to school
Meeting in a rare Saturday session, the Michigan Senate approved “return to learn” bills hailed as a bipartisan deal struck late Friday by Gov. Gretchen Whitme…
Michigan’s Digital Divide
This is the second in a periodic series examining the six recommendations in our recent 2020 State of Michigan Education Report, A Marshall Plan: Reimagining M…
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…
