At EdTrust-Midwest, we work to improve opportunity in education from preschool through college. Partnering with communities, we provide in-depth analysis, evidence-based research and policy solutions, and expert guidance to shape policies and practices that expand opportunity, access, and success for all learners. Together, we are driving change and creating the conditions where every student thrives.
M-STEP Results Show Need to Build on Progress, Not Reset the Clock
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Aug. 29, 2017) – Today’s release of the results from the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) conducted last spring means t…
New State Budget: Risks Honest Data for Michigan Families, Yet Invests in Students Who Most Need It
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (June 22, 2017) – Proposing to go back to the days when Michiganders had no idea how their schools were truly performing compared to other sta…
Opportunities in Michigan’s State Budget for Advancing Equity in Public Education
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (March 21, 2017) – The proposed budget for Michigan’s public education system includes important investments for promoting quality and equity.…
Ed Trust-Midwest Urges Superintendent Whiston to Stay the Course on Honest Public Reporting and Accountability
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (March 14, 2017) – This morning the Education Trust-Midwest urged State Superintendent Brian Whiston to stay the course on implementing the th…
Statement from The Education Trust-Midwest on the Overturning of ESSA Accountability Regulations in the U.S. Senate
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (March 9, 2017) – Today, The Education Trust-Midwest issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate’s vote to overturn the regulations o…
What Will It Take to Close the African American-White Completion Gap?
Ed Trust explores that question and identifies top- and bottom-performing institutions ROYAL OAK, MICH. (March 2, 2017) – More African American students are en…
Becoming Top Ten Starts With Honest Data and Best Practice
ROYAL OAK, MICH. - (March 1, 2017) – Michigan’s new plan for improving student achievement shows significant progress in some areas, yet it also disregards bes…
Michigan is Bottom Nationally for Student Learning: New analysis reinforces the importance of state leadership
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Feb. 21, 2017) – According to a new analysis of national education data, Michigan is last nationally for growth since 2003, and among bottom …
John B. King Jr. to Serve as President and CEO of the Education Trust
John B. King, Jr. to Serve as President and CEO of the Education Trust Esteemed former Massachusetts charter school leader, former U.S. Secretary of Educ…
DeVos Confirmation Hearing Highlights Importance of State for Ensuring Excellence and Equity
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Jan. 17, 2017) – Earlier this evening, Education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos answered questions from U.S. Senators during her confirmation …
The Education Trust-Midwest’s Statement on the Selection of Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Nov. 23, 2016) – Today President-elect Donald Trump announced his selection of Michigander Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education. If confirm…
Early literacy bill a start; evidence-based practice and continued targeted investments the next step
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2016) – Earlier today, the Michigan legislature passed House Bill 4822 (Price – R), a bill aimed at improving third-grade reading p…
New Assessment Scores Show Need for Michigan to Remain on Track with M-STEP
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Aug. 30, 2016) – New results from the Michigan Student Test for Educational Progress (M-STEP) emphasize how critical it is for Michigan to co…
Ed Trust CEO to speak today at Mackinac conference about need for equal funding, higher standards and accountability to improve education in Michigan
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (June 2, 2016) – The founder and CEO of the national Education Trust Kati Haycock will speak today to Michigan and national business and civic…
Far from top ten in education, Michigan is falling further behind the rest of the nation
Business leaders’ voices are needed to help improve schoolsROYAL OAK, Mich. (MAY 19, 2016) – Calling on Michigan’s top business leaders to be a thoughtful voic…
Michigan Charter Authorizers’ Performance Improves Marginally, but Overall Remains Devastatingly Low
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Feb. 11, 2016) -- Michigan charter school authorizers’ performance overall has improved marginally over the last year, but remains terribly l…
Leading states have good roads, safe water – and strong schools
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Jan. 19, 2016) – Tonight Governor Rick Snyder detailed the many challenges facing Michigan families. As state leaders rightly focus on findin…
Honest State Data Shows Troubling Achievement Gaps
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (December 17, 2015) – This morning, the Michigan Department of Education released further details on student performance on the Michigan Stude…
Statement on Enactment of Key Law to Improve Teaching and Learning in Michigan
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (November 5, 2015) – This morning, Governor Rick Snyder signed Senate Bill 103 into law, which will help establish a critical framework for pr…
Michigan Students Fall Further Behind Nation in Early Literacy; Student Achievement Remains Stagnant for State, Detroit
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Oct. 28, 2015) – Michigan’s continued student achievement stagnation means the state now ranks 41st in fourth-grade reading compared to state…
