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 – April 25
Read more"You need to expect students to perform at a level, because if you don't, they won't."Former Lt. Governor John Cherry was back in Lansing last week, urging a s…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – April 18
Read moreMDE Submits Plan for Implementation of The Every Student Succeeds Act to U.S. Department of EducationYesterday, the Michigan Department of Education submitted …
Mich. Ed. Roundup – April 11
Read moreMDE Chooses Expediency Over TransparencyIn late March, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) sent a revised state education plan to Governor Rick Snyder f…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – April 4
Read moreHouse Votes to Lower Graduation RequirementsUnder a plan advanced in the Michigan House of Representatives, graduating from Michigan high schools would be easi…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – March 28
Read moreMichigan Merit Curriculum at RiskA four-bill package moving through the Michigan House threatens to water down the Michigan Merit Curriculum. As highlighted in…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – March 21
Read moreUnder Pressure, State Supt. Drops Accountability PlanUnder pressure from the State Board of Education, State Superintendent Brian Whiston has backed away from …
Mich. Ed. Roundup – March 14
Read moreETM Urges MDE to Reconsider Backtrack on Honest Public Reporting and AccountabilityEarlier today, The Education Trust-Midwest urged State Superintendent Brian …
Mich. Ed. Roundup – March 7
Read moreBecoming Top Ten Starts With Honest Data and Best PracticeMichigan’s new plan for improving student achievement shows significant progress in some areas, yet i…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Feb 28
Read moreHigh academic standards help all students succeedLast week, Cheryl Corpus wrote a moving article on her story – the inspiration for becoming an educator – and …
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Feb 21
Read moreMichigan Ranks Last For Student LearningAccording to a new analysis of national education data, Michigan ranks last for student growth and among the bottom ten…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Feb 14
Read moreMDE Releases Draft ESSA PlanEarlier today, the Michigan Department of Education released their draft plan for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Feb 7, 2017
Read moreJohn B. King Jr. to Serve as President and CEO of The Education TrustLast week, it was announced that former U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King Jr, will…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Jan 31, 2017
Read moreStart with Third-Grade Reading to Improve Michigan EducationIn these divided times, the need to find common ground for Michigan students is more important than…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Jan 24, 2017
Read moreEducation proposals this year could further harm Michigan studentsBy Amber Arellano The full text of this article ran on January 19 in Bridge Magazine and is a…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Jan 17
Read moreConfirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos tonightLater today, Education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos will face questioning from U.S. Senators during her confirmati…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Jan 10
Read moreDeVos Hearing Delayed Until Jan. 17The confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos, originally scheduled for this Wednesday, has been delayed until Tuesday, January 1…
Happy Holidays from the Education Trust-Midwest
Read moreHow can you support this important work? Consider making a tax-deductible gift to The Education Trust-Midwest as we work hard to make educational equity and q…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Dec. 6
Read moreEighth-grade students make math and science gains, nationallyOver the last four years, students have shown improvement in grade 8 math and science, nationally.…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – Nov. 29
Read moreStatement on the Selection of Betsy DeVos for Secretary of EducationThe full text of this statement is available here.On Wednesday, November 23, President-elec…
Michigan’s Most Vulnerable Students at Risk of Falling Further Behind
Read moreOver the last fifteen years, Michigan’s rank has fallen dramatically in early reading and math student achievement compared to the rest of the country. While t…
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