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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Mich. Ed. Roundup – Jan 30
Read moreGovernor Calls for Accountability, Better Funding and Transparency in Final State of the StateLast week, in his final State of the State address, Governor Rick…
Mich. Ed. Update – Jan 23
Read moreAmazon Announcement Highlights Need for Educational TransformationThe following is from a January 22 blog post by Amber Arellano. Please click here for the ful…
Amazon Announcement Highlights Need for Educational Transformation
Read moreNews of Amazon’s decision not to include Detroit or Grand Rapids as finalist cities for their second headquarters is disappointing and should serve as a wakeup…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – January 17
Read moreRevenue Estimates Show Need for Targeted InvestmentsOfficials from the State Treasurer’s office and the House and Senate fiscal agencies came together last wee…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – January 9
Read moreNew School Data Display Goes LiveMichigan parents will get their first glimpse of a new way to view school data, as the state launches data dashboards for each…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Dec 20
Read moreWorking to improve Michigan's schoolsWe know one thing we have in common with our newsletter readers: we’re all passionate about improving Michigan’s public sc…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Dec 14
Read moreDear Friends,Like you, I’m passionate about public education.That’s why every day at The Education Trust-Midwest, my organization and I are working tirelessly …
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Dec 5
Read moreEducation plan missing honest data, high goals & accountabilityEvery Michigan student – regardless of race, family income or disability status – deserves a…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – November 21
Read moreEducation plan missing honest data, high goals & accountabilityEvery Michigan student – regardless of race, family income or disability status – deserves a…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – November 28
Read moreNovember is Native American Heritage MonthSince 1990, American presidents have proclaimed each November as Native American Heritage Month to recognize “the sig…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – November 21
Read moreEnsuring that Every Michigan Student has Access to a High-Quality Education Click image to view video from the Education Trust-MidwestTake Action! Oppose Test …
Mich. Ed. Roundup – November 14
Read moreTake Action! Oppose Test ChangesOver the past few weeks, hundreds of letters have been sent to State Superintendent Brian Whiston and Governor Rick Snyder, opp…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – November 7
Read moreTake Action! Oppose Test ChangesThe Michigan Department of Education recently announced significant changes to the end-of-year assessment, the M-STEP, marking …
Where Tax and Education Intersect
Read moreLast week, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled H.R. 1, a tax reform proposal that will generate much discussion in the coming weeks, as i…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – October 31
Read moreTake Action! Oppose Test ChangesThe Michigan Department of Education recently announced significant changes to the end-of-year assessment, the M-STEP, marking …
Mich. Ed. Roundup – October 24
Read moreMDE Confirms Major M-STEP ChangesOn Thursday, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced major changes to end-of-year testing, coming for the third t…
Dream. Never stop Dreaming.
Read moreby Jose Luis Orozco, Jr.Community School Coordinator Supervisor, Kent School Services NetworkAs a high school counselor, there is no prouder moment than when y…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – October 18
Read moreTop Educator Talent Key for Student and School SuccessThe single greatest in-school predictor of student success is the quality of teaching and learning. This …
Mich. Ed. Roundup – October 10
Read moreMI Voters Support Greater Improvement in State's SchoolsMichigan voters strongly support greater improvement in the state’s schools, according to a survey cond…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – October 3
Read moreEquitable access to strong teachers critical for underserved studentsBlack, Latino and Native students, and students from low-income families, are less likely …
