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.
M-STEP data underscores need to urgently invest more in Michigan’s students, particularly those who are underserved
This statement can be attributed to Jennifer Mrozowski, Senior Director, Strategic Communications and External Relations, EdTrust-Midwest, on the release of th…
Making the Most of One-Time Funds to Support Michigan’s Homeless Students
Public schools have less than nine weeks to take advantage of unique pandemic recovery funding to identify and support a growing but hidden population: student…
New Report Demonstrates Need for Strong Systems of Fiscal Transparency and Accountability for School Investments
New evidence reinforces the need to create strong fiscal transparency and accountability systems in Michigan to ensure that investments intended for students w…
Speaker Tate Shares that More Funding for the Opportunity Index is a Priority for the House
Last week in an interview with MIRS News, Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate shared that one of his top priorities is putting together a strong budget, whi…
Opinion: Michigan is failing our English learner students, and that has to change
Michigan’s population outlook is dire. Our state had the 49th slowest rate of growth in the entire U.S.If Michigan leaders still have hope of growing our state…
The Detroit News Opinion: Butler- Students with dyslexia deserve more support
Imagine that your brain works differently than others, but it was never explained why. Imagine asking for help to learn how to read but never receiving it. Ima…
Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity Members Advocate for Fair Funding for Michigan’s Students with the Greatest Needs at Second Annual Advocacy Day
Ensuring that students who are underserved, including those who are multi-lingual learners, is a priority that hits home for many, including Adnoris “Bo” Torre…
The Education Trust-Midwest To Take Stage at SXSW EDU 2024 To Share What Nation Can Learn from Michigan’s New School Funding Formula’s Impact on Students from Low-Income Backgrounds and English Learners
Growing National Recognition is Among Highlights of New Impact Report The Education Trust-Midwest will be taking the stage at SXSW EDU 2024 on March 6, 2024,…
Celebrate Black History Month!
Black History Month is coming to a close, but that does not mean we should stop recognizing the contributions that African Americans have made and continue to …
Advocates Make the Case to Improve Reading Outcomes for Students with Dyslexia
On Tuesday afternoon, education advocates made their case before the Senate Committee on Education for legislation that could address one of the most common ba…
Celebrate Black History Month!
Annually, Black History Month is observed from Feb. 1 to Mar. 1 as a celebration honoring the contributions that African Americans have made and recognizing th…
Opinion: 5 education issues to watch in Michigan in 2024
This opinion piece appeared in Crain's Detroit Business by Education Trust-Midwest's Executive Director Amber Arellano and Director of Government Affairs Jeff …
Statewide Equity Coalition Lauds Equity-Centered School Funding Recommendations from the Growing Michigan Together Council
The Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity – a diverse, bipartisan, statewide coalition of leaders centered on educational equity – today praised Gov.…
Educators from the Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaborative lift their voices and share their expertise with fellow practitioners and policymakers alike!
At the “Learning Together, Leading for Equity” conference hosted by the current 2023-24 MTLC cohort, educators joined from across the state to learn about adva…
Celebrating National Philanthropy Day!
Today is National Philanthropy Day, and The Education Trust-Midwest thanks all our supporters who provide us with the critical funding we need to help advance …
Five Michigan Schools Recognized for Outstanding Academic Post-Pandemic Progress for Students Who Are Underserved
The Building the Hope Schools collectively demonstrated academic progress that beat state averages, along with an affirming culture of diverse student populati…
Unlock the possibilities of higher education for more students by requiring that all students complete applications for financial aid
Increasingly, employers are demanding that job applicants possess far greater education and training than ever before. To pursue their career goals, many stude…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, MANA de Metro Detroit, Compass Strategies
Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, a second-generation Mexican American, grew up in a family that placed a high value on education. Later in life, as she worked in under…
Opinion: It’s time for Michigan to invest in its most vulnerable children
From the rural reaches of northern Michigan to the urban centers of our largest cities and the surrounding suburban and exurban communities, every one of Michi…
Literacy for All: Let’s Address One of the Most Common Barriers to Reading
Reading is the foundation upon which all other learning takes place. Unfortunately, too many of Michigan’s students are struggling to read.Our most recent repo…
