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.
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…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Jose Luis Orozco, Jr., Voces
Originally from San Perlita, Texas, a small border town on the Texas-Mexico border, Jose Luis Orozco, Jr. is a licensed professional counselor who advocates fo…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Adnoris Torres, Strong Beginnings-Healthy Start
At the age of nine, Adnoris “Bo” Torres migrated from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, to Battle Creek, Michigan, with his family recalling it as an event that would mol…
Opportunity for All: A Celebration of a Historic Win and Next Steps for Fair Funding for All
More than 60 education equity advocates – including local elected leaders, state officials, educators, civil rights, civic and business leaders, supporters and…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Gaby Cordova, Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
Born a first-generation Mexican American in Los Angeles, Gaby Cordova says that her mother instilled in her the values of hard work, determination, and the pro…
Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaborative Names 18 Expert, Equity-Focused Educators From Across the State to its 2023-2024 Cohort
Led by The Education Trust-Midwest and Teach Plus, the Collaborative Will Focus on Equitable Funding, the Transition to Post-Secondary Education & Career, …
Hispanic Heritage Month
Annually, September 15 – October 15 serves as Hispanic Heritage Month, providing a time to pay tribute to the many contributions, cultures and histories of Ame…
Statement by The Education Trust-Midwest on 2023 M-STEP results
This statement can be attributed to Jennifer Mrozowski, senior director of The Education Trust-Midwest.“This year’s M-STEP results again demonstrate the great …
Statement by The Education Trust-Midwest on the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions
Statement by Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest, on the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissionsThe …
Michigan’s school aid budget includes universal meals, more special education funding
This piece appeared in the Detroit Free Press by Lily Altavena. State lawmakers passed a $21.5 billion school aid budget Wednesday that targets funding to scho…
Michigan Makes History as it Joins Nation’s Leaders in Investing More in Districts Facing Concentrated Poverty
New School Funding “Opportunity Index” Makes Michigan Among First Ten States in the U.S. for Innovation in Investing in Public School Districts Based on Povert…
Michigan Makes History as it Joins Nation’s Leaders in Investing More in Districts Facing Concentrated Poverty
New School Funding “Opportunity Index” Makes Michigan Among First Ten States in the U.S. for Innovation in Investing in Public School Districts Based on Povert…
MTLC concludes its successful 22-23 cohort with a dynamic virtual showcase of year-long collaborative work
“All year long whenever I tried to explain to anyone what MTLC was, the first word that popped into my mind was Think Tank – a place where people with brillian…
