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.
New Data Show Detroit Student Performance Lowest in Nation for Urban Students
Contact info:Donnell Greendgreen@edtrustmidwest.orgC: (248) 854-5297ROYAL OAK, MICH. (December 18, 2013) – Detroit Public School student achievement continues …
Support, Invest in Michigan Teachers and Students
Contact info:Donnell Greendgreen@edtrustmidwest.orgC: (248) 854-5297New Report calls on state leaders to support and invest in proven strategies to raise learn…
Op-ed: Michigan needs a smart, statewide system to measure student growth
ROYAL OAK, MICH. (December 5, 2013) -- Today the Education Trust-Midwest joins leaders at Grand Rapids Public Schools, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, K…
ETM Statement on Proposed New “A to F” School Accountability System
Contact info:Donnell GreenThe Education Trust-Midwestdgreen@edtrustmidwest.orgc: 248-854-5297Today Amber Arellano, Executive Director of the Education Trust – …
Michigan Achievement Makes Little Progress
Contact info:Donnell GreenThe Education Trust-Midwestdgreen@edtrustmidwest.orgc: 248-854-5297New results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (…
Ed Trust-Midwest cheers lawmakers, calls for next steps on Common Core
Contact info:Donnell Greenc: 248.854.5297dgreen@edtrustmidwest.orgROYAL 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 Greendgreen@edtrustmidwest.org248-854-5297State must now ensure students receive aligned, high-quality tests; Senate resolution’s language…
Statewide survey shows strong, bipartisan support for higher academic standards
Support for Michigan’s Common Core State Standards cuts across political and regional lines, with two-thirds of Michigan voters saying state funding should be …
Honest Information on School Performance: Michigan Needs Clarity in Measuring Quality
Contact info:Donnell Greendgreen@edtrustmidwest.orgC: 248-854-5297New state school accountability system provides important data, but needs improvement to bett…
Quality Teaching for All Students: A Top Priority for Michigan
Contact info:Donnell Greendgreen@edtrustmidwest.orgc: 248-854-5297David Zemandzeman@edtrustmidwest.orgc: 248-210-8476Michigan Council finds common sense middle…
Intentionally Successful: New Mini-Brief Finds College Efforts to Increase Student Success Work
Contact info:Blair Mann202-293-1217, x. 373bmann@edtrust.orgAnalysis of new data on four-year colleges highlights efforts to increase graduation rates for stud…
New Analyses Examine State Track Records in Performance and Improvement
Contact info:Blair MannThe Education Trust202-293-1217, x. 373bmann@edtrust.orgDavid 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…
Failing charter operators keep expanding in Michigan
Contact info:David ZemanDirector of Content and Communicationsdzeman@edtrustmidwest.orgo - 734.619.8008, ext. 308c - 248.210.8476Good ones opening, too. But st…
Strong business and education support for Common Core in Michigan
Contact info:David ZemanDirector of Content and Communicationsdzeman@edtrustmidwest.orgo - 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 Communicationsdzeman@edtrustmidwest.orgo - 734.619.8008, ext. 308c - 248.210.8476ROYAL OAK, Mich. (February 11,…
Michigan residents support Ed Trust-Midwest agenda, saying supporting teachers is best route to improving education, Center for Michigan study shows
Contact info:David ZemanDirector of Content and Communicationsdzeman@edtrustmidwest.orgo - 734.619.8008, ext. 308c - 248.210.8476ROYAL OAK, Mich. (January 22, …
Education Trust-Midwest applauds Michigan high-growth charter schools; shares concerns about low-growth charters highlighted by CREDO research study
Contact info:David ZemanDirector of Content and Communicationsdzeman@edtrustmidwest.orgo - 734.619.8008, ext. 308c - 248.210.8476ROYAL OAK, MICH. (January 15,…
Michigan Education Achievement Authority statement by W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Contact info:Dana Linnane269.969.2079dana.linnane@wkkf.orgAt the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) we are committed to creating conditions that prepare children f…
NEW REPORT: Our schools need help to better support and evaluate Michigan teachers
ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Michigan teachers are our education system’s most valuable asset. And yet as a state, we’ve neglected to make major investments in building …