As Michiganders, it’s important to consider how to build the schools and school systems that serve all students’ needs. That includes considering where are the challenges and opportunities — and who here in Michigan and around the country is moving the needle for educational equity. We must also consider what we can do — as advocates community leaders, parents, policymakers and practitioners – to drive change for all Michigan students, particularly the most underserved.
Our blog, The Equity Edition, regularly features expert content, commentary and original analyses demonstrating what’s possible for Michigan’s schools and districts. We also regularly showcase research from across the nation to shine a spotlight on leading education states and where real progress is being made to improve student achievement and access to opportunity for all students. And we include resources for advocates to demonstrate ways we can work together to ensure every Michigan student has the opportunity to achieve at high levels.
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Michigan Schools Still Struggling to Address Chronic Absenteeism and its Long-term Effects on K-12 Students
Read moreTroubling new data shows that nearly a third of K-12 students in Michigan missed 10% or more school days this past academic year, according to a recent story i…
New Report Connects Racial, Class Disparities in K-12 Students’ Mental Health to Chronic Absenteeism
Read moreA Nation’s Children at Risk is a new national report that spotlights the ongoing youth mental health crisis and rising rates of chronic absenteeism continuing …
Making the Most of One-Time Funds to Support Michigan’s Homeless Students
Read morePublic schools have less than nine weeks to take advantage of unique pandemic recovery funding to identify and support a growing but hidden population: student…
New Report Demonstrates Need for Strong Systems of Fiscal Transparency and Accountability for School Investments
Read moreNew evidence reinforces the need to create strong fiscal transparency and accountability systems in Michigan to ensure that investments intended for students w…
Speaker Tate Shares that More Funding for the Opportunity Index is a Priority for the House
Read moreLast week in an interview with MIRS News, Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate shared that one of his top priorities is putting together a strong budget, whi…
Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity Members Advocate for Fair Funding for Michigan’s Students with the Greatest Needs at Second Annual Advocacy Day
Read moreEnsuring that students who are underserved, including those who are multi-lingual learners, is a priority that hits home for many, including Adnoris “Bo” Torre…
Celebrate Black History Month!
Read moreBlack History Month is coming to a close, but that does not mean we should stop recognizing the contributions that African Americans have made and continue to …
Advocates Make the Case to Improve Reading Outcomes for Students with Dyslexia
Read moreOn Tuesday afternoon, education advocates made their case before the Senate Committee on Education for legislation that could address one of the most common ba…
Celebrate Black History Month!
Read moreAnnually, Black History Month is observed from Feb. 1 to Mar. 1 as a celebration honoring the contributions that African Americans have made and recognizing th…
White House Urges Schools to Focus on Education Recovery
Read moreThe devastating impact of COVID-19 continues to linger for many of our nation’s students, resulting in a recent push by the White House calling on schools to f…
Educators from the Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaborative lift their voices and share their expertise with fellow practitioners and policymakers alike!
Read moreAt the “Learning Together, Leading for Equity” conference hosted by the current 2023-24 MTLC cohort, educators joined from across the state to learn about adva…
Celebrating National Philanthropy Day!
Read moreToday is National Philanthropy Day, and The Education Trust-Midwest thanks all our supporters who provide us with the critical funding we need to help advance …
Unlock the possibilities of higher education for more students by requiring that all students complete applications for financial aid
Read moreIncreasingly, employers are demanding that job applicants possess far greater education and training than ever before. To pursue their career goals, many stude…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, MANA de Metro Detroit, Compass Strategies
Read moreStephanie Lopez Gilmore, a second-generation Mexican American, grew up in a family that placed a high value on education. Later in life, as she worked in under…
Literacy for All: Let’s Address One of the Most Common Barriers to Reading
Read moreReading is the foundation upon which all other learning takes place. Unfortunately, too many of Michigan’s students are struggling to read.Our most recent repo…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Jose Luis Orozco, Jr., Voces
Read moreOriginally from San Perlita, Texas, a small border town on the Texas-Mexico border, Jose Luis Orozco, Jr. is a licensed professional counselor who advocates fo…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Adnoris Torres, Strong Beginnings-Healthy Start
Read moreAt the age of nine, Adnoris “Bo” Torres migrated from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, to Battle Creek, Michigan, with his family recalling it as an event that would mol…
Opportunity for All: A Celebration of a Historic Win and Next Steps for Fair Funding for All
Read moreMore than 60 education equity advocates – including local elected leaders, state officials, educators, civil rights, civic and business leaders, supporters and…
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Gaby Cordova, Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
Read moreBorn a first-generation Mexican American in Los Angeles, Gaby Cordova says that her mother instilled in her the values of hard work, determination, and the pro…
Hispanic Heritage Month
Read moreAnnually, September 15 – October 15 serves as Hispanic Heritage Month, providing a time to pay tribute to the many contributions, cultures and histories of Ame…
