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‘A’ Authorizer Grand Rapids Public Schools Statement in Support of ‘Accountability for All’
The Education Trust-Midwest report is spot on and largely aligned with our Board’s legislative platform. Michigan charter school laws should be reformed to inc…
Democrats for Education Reform support for ‘Accountability for All’
Michigan DFERs,The Education Trust-Midwest released a report today on charter authorizer accountability. “Accountability for All: The Need for Real Charter Sch…
Ed Trust-Midwest’s Comment on ESEA Reauthorization
The comment below was submitted to U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee regarding the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESE…
Ed Trust-Midwest Applauds Snyder’s Education Agenda
State leaders need to invest to make the agenda produce results for Michigan studentsROYAL OAK, MICH. (January 20, 2015) – Tonight, Michigan Governor Rick Sny…
College- and Career-Readiness for All Students
New college- and career-ready assessment system promises more reliable and honest information and improved teacher support, plus less testing for many district…
Statement: Governor Snyder, State Legislature Invests in Michigan Students, Teachers
ROYAL OAK, MICH. (June, 13 2014) -- The following statement was released by The Education Trust-Midwest in reaction to the passage of the Fiscal Year 2015 stat…
Broad coalition urges Legislature to move forward with state student, assessment plan
Contact info:Amy Morris or David Waymire517-485-6600 Business groups join with K-12, higher education organizations in letter supporting Smarter Balanced asses…
Michigan Student Performance Weak
Contact info:Sarah Lenhoff, The Education Trust-Midwest734-619-8008 ext. [email protected] MEAP Results Show Little Progress as State Transiti…
Education Trust-Midwest Testimony to the Michigan Legislature on State Assessment Options
(February 5, 2014) - Today Amber Arellano, Executive Director, and Sarah Lenhoff, Director of Policy and Research of the Education Trust – Midwest, gave testi…
Ed Trust-Midwest Supports Michigan
ROYAL OAK, MICH. (February 5, 2014) -- Today the Education Trust-Midwest testified to the Michigan legislature in support of the state’s plans to implement a …
Support, Invest in Michigan Teachers and Students
Contact info:Donnell [email protected]: (248) 854-5297New Report calls on state leaders to support and invest in proven strategies to raise learn…
Ed Trust-Midwest cheers lawmakers, calls for next steps on Common Core
Contact info:Donnell Greenc: [email protected] OAK, MICH. (October 29, 2013) – Cheering the Michigan House, the Education Trust-Midwes…
The Education Trust-Midwest thanks lawmakers for their support of Common Core, high student standards
Contact info:Donnell [email protected] must now ensure students receive aligned, high-quality tests; Senate resolution’s language…
New Analyses Examine State Track Records in Performance and Improvement
Contact info:Blair MannThe Education Trust202-293-1217, x. [email protected] ZemanDirector of Content and CommunicationsThe Education Trust – Midwestdz…
Huge achievement gaps remain in Michigan high school performance
ROYAL OAK, MICH. (June 24, 2013) – Michigan’s high school students gained almost no ground in the last year on the Michigan Merit Exam and ACT – the assessment…
Strong business and education support for Common Core in Michigan
Contact info:David ZemanDirector of Content and [email protected] - 734.619.8008, ext. 308c - 248.210.8476ROYAL OAK, MICH. (May 3, 2013)…
Rising MEAP scores, but enduring achievement gaps in Michigan
Contact info:David ZemanDirector of Content and [email protected] - 734.619.8008, ext. 308c - 248.210.8476ROYAL OAK, Mich. (February 11,…
MME Test Results Show Achievement Gaps Growing Among Michigan High School Students
State must not backslide on rigorous standards for our studentsROYAL OAK, MICH. (June 28, 2012) - Michigan has among the worst student achievement gaps in the …
Ed Trust-Midwest Statement on the 2011 NAEP TUDA Reading and Math Results
ANN ARBOR, MI (December 7, 2011) – Detroit’s student achievement continues to be devastatingly low -- and has changed very little since 2009 -- according to t…