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Michigan schools’ march to the bottom requires wholesale reform
by Amber Arellano and Ken WhippleAs our state continues its recovery from the Great Recession, now is the time to double down on the one investment that will y…
New campaign aims to make Michigan top ten in education
By Kylie Khan, UPMattersROYAL OAK, Mich.– A new campaign launched this week by The Education Trust-Midwest lays out a clear path to turn around our flailing ed…
Report: Michigan ed at risk of falling behind
By Allie Gross, EducationDiveDive Brief: According to Education Trust-Midwest's annual Michigan Achieves report, the state is at risk of fallling behind other …
Here’s How Michigan Can Be a Top-10 Education State
By Amber ArellanoWe're facing a time of great promise in my home state of Michigan. After years of job losses, deep recession and budget cuts, our economy is f…
There’s hope for education reform in Michigan
By Amber Arellano and Ken WhippleMichigan is truly at a crossroads. After years of hard work to recover from the Great Recession, Michigan is beginning to rebu…
Make school reform top priority
By Ingrid Jacques, The Detroit NewsMichigan students are on a path that will eventually put them on par with their peers in states like Alabama and Arkansas. S…
Report: Michigan near bottom of national rankings for white student achievement
By Rebecca Kruth, Michigan Public RadioA new report from the Education Trust-Midwest says without vast improvements to public education, Michigan is on track t…
Michigan risks falling behind traditionally low-achieving states in public education, report says
By Kyle Fedscher, MLiveLANSING — Public education in Michigan is at risk of falling below low-achieving states that have traditionally ranked below the Great L…
Forecast: White Mich. 4th-graders’ scores may trail nation
By Lori Higgins, Detroit Free PressMuch is made of poor achievement among minority groups, but a report out today says white students in Michigan are on track …
With Love and High Expectations, Top Teachers Nurture Good Students
Effective Teaching Can Help Students Out of Povertyby Charles HoneyGrand Rapids Public Schools, MI — The boy was not having a good day. A new student in Vicki…
Great Teachers Make a Lasting Difference, Studies Show
by Charles HoneyKent ISD, MI — The old adage that having one great teacher can make a big difference in a student’s life is true, research shows – especially …
Why Are We Giving the Least to the Kids that Need the Most in School?
The link between poverty and education creates special challenges for educators in Michigan, both in Detroit and in the suburbs. As a part of…
GVSU ‘first charter school authorizer’ in Michigan to receive accreditation by third-party group
by Brian McVicar, MLiveGRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Valley State University's charter schools office has been recommended for accreditation by a third-party educat…
Detroit charter schools show gains, but lag behind state
By Lori Higgins, Detroit Free PressThe average Detroit charter school student is showing stronger academic improvement than peers in Detroit Public Schools, ac…
Michigan must continue to hold schools accountable for achievement gaps
by Amber Arellano and Sunil JoyGreat schools for all students and reliable school information for parents should be a given in Michigan – not a privilege. With…
Charter school authorizers should strive to improve schools
By Brian Gutman and Sunil JoyLast month, The Education Trust-Midwest released a report and scorecard on charter school authorizer accountability, “Accountabili…
Charter Schools: More Battles Everywhere You Look
By Rick Cohen, The Nonprofit QuarterlyThe turbulent world of charter schools, covered here because many or most are managed by nonprofits, continues just about…
News Junkies Roundup: Charter Schools, Pediatrician Rejection & Ronna Romney McDaniel
On the heels of a busy news week, Public Policy Consultant and former WDET News Director Chuck Wilbur and Detroit Free Press Columnist Nancy Kaffer drop by Det…
Should The State Have More Regulations Around Charter Schools?
A recent Education Trust-Midwest report on charter authorizers made waves in education-advocacy circles last week, with poor marks for many groups that oversee…
