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 – June 27
Read morePlease note: During the summer, The Education Trust-Midwest will email monthly newsletters on the last Tuesday of each month. Our next newsletter will be on Tu…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – June 20
Read moreWhy We’re Worried About Assessment Changes…And Why You Should Be TooLast week, Ed Trust-Midwest summarized the highlights, and lowlights, of the proposed state…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – June 13
Read moreMixed News for Students in New Michigan Education Budget, Especially for Low-Income Students and Students of ColorMichigan’s new budget provides reasons for wo…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – June 6
Read moreState's M-STEP Implementation Shows Major ProgressLast week, Michigan students finished the third round of annual state assessments using the Michigan Student …
Mich. Ed. Roundup – May 31
Read moreSchool Chiefs on Critical Assurances for School ChoiceLast week, a bipartisan group of reform-minded district and state superintendents, with extensive experie…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – May 23
Read moreLetter grades show school qualityBy Amber Arellano, Sandy Baruah, Dan Quisenberry and Doug RothwellThe following excerpt is from an article that ran in The Det…
The Unfinished Work of <I>Brown</I>
Read moreAmber ArellanoSixty-three years ago this week, the United States Supreme Court shocked the nation by publicly stating what so many Americans already knew: that…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – May 16
Read moreMichigan wants its ESSA plan back? Why a Lt. Gov. asked for a do-overThe following excerpt is from an article that posted on May 11, 2017 on The 74 Million. Th…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – May 9
Read moreFunding Equity of Chief Concern among Black and Latino ParentsIn communities of color, there is an overwhelming sense of school funding inequities. Ninety perc…
Mich. Ed. Roundup – May 2
Read moreCollege Decision DayYesterday marked College Decision Day – the date when deposits are required for fall admission at many colleges and universities – and a da…
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…
