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National Pro-Charter Group Criticizes Michigan’s Lack of Charter Accountability
Report: Michigan’s state policies ignore best practicesROYAL OAK, MICH. – A new report, published today by the National Association of Charter School Authoriz…
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…
More Michigan Schools Meet Learning Goals, but Not for All Student Groups
Michigan’s education recession continues for far too many studentsROYAL OAK, MICH. (August 13, 2014) – Today the Michigan Department of Education released its …
Education Trust-Midwest Statement on MME results
Michigan making slight progress, but state still struggling with low achievement and large gaps for Michigan high school studentsROYAL OAK, MICH. (July 7, 2014…
Statement from The Education Trust-Midwest on the U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher Equity Strategy
ROYAL OAK, MICH. (July 7, 2014) — Today U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced his intention to focus new energy on the problem of unequal access to…
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…
Ed Trust President Kati Haycock Speaks at Mackinac Policy Conference
Haycock calls on Michigan to Build on Pre-K Investment to Provide Equitable Opportunities for All ChildrenMACKINAC ISLAND, MICH. (May 29, 2014) - Today Kati Ha…
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…
Statement on the Supreme Court
Contact info:Nicolle Grayson202-293-1217, x. [email protected] Haycock, president of The Education Trust, and Amber Arellano, executive director of T…
Michigan now ranks in bottom five states for learning progress in some subjects
Contact info:Mr. Sunil Joy,The Education Trust-Midwest(313) [email protected] report provides hope, practical recommendations to overcome stat…
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…
Ed Trust-Midwest Testimony to Legislature on Educator Support and Evaluation
Our Students Need a System of Improvement to Raise Teaching and LearningROYAL OAK, MICH. (February 19, 2014) -- Today the Education Trust-Midwest testified to…
Ed Trust-Midwest Testimony to Legislature: Michigan Needs a System of Improvement to Support Teaching Quality
Today Amber Arellano, Executive Director, and Sarah Lenhoff, Director of Policy and Research of the Education Trust-Midwest, testified to the Michigan Legislat…
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 …
Ed Trust-Midwest Applauds Snyder’s Focus on Teaching Quality & Support
Contact info:Donnell Greenc: [email protected] on leaders to take action and invest in raising learningROYAL OAK, MICH. (January 16, 2…
New Data Show Detroit Student Performance Lowest in Nation for Urban Students
Contact info:Donnell [email protected]: (248) 854-5297ROYAL OAK, MICH. (December 18, 2013) – Detroit Public School student achievement continues …
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…
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 [email protected]: 248-854-5297Today Amber Arellano, Executive Director of the Education Trust – …