Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color or living in poverty.
Student-Centered • Data-Driven • Equity-Focused
Our mission is to make Michigan a Top Ten education state for all groups of students, no matter their background, socio-economic status, or race.
As a non–partisan data-driven policy, research, advocacy, and technical assistance non-profit organization, we work alongside many partners at the state and local levels for the high academic achievement of all Michigan students in pre-kindergarten through college.
Our Core Beliefs
- We believe in the power of education to reinvent Michigan for the 21st century and to close the gaps that separate students who are underserved from other young Americans.
- Long-standing gaps in opportunity, achievement, and attainment have roots inside and outside of schools. And though we know these gaps are stubborn, we also know they are not inevitable.
- A strong education improves the lives of young people, is vital to sustaining our democracy, and strengthens America.