Exploring Michigan’s Digital Divide
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic and related school closures highlighted Michigan’s longstanding digital divide. In communities across the state, access to devices and re…
United in the fight for equity and justice
Read moreWe join the nation in grieving the death of George Floyd, yet another reminder that the lives of Black people in this country are undervalued. Peaceful protest…
Settlement in Literacy Lawsuit and Hearing from Parents on Public Education
Read moreThe Whitmer administration has reached a settlement agreement with former Detroit Public School students in the "Right to Read" lawsuit.The decision avoids a c…
America Honors the HS Class of 2020 and Parent Views on Distance Learning
Read moreThe Education Trust-Midwest is surveying Michigan parents to better understand what is working, what is not working, and what parents and students need when it…
Parent views on distance learning, #ThankATeacher and a bright future for frontliners.
Read moreThe Education Trust-Midwest is surveying Michigan parents to better understand what is working, what is not working, and what parents and students need when it…
Right to Read and Ed Equity during Pandemic
Read moreAs school leaders finalize continued learning plans, the Education Trust-Midwest has published key recommendations for how to promote instructional equity and …
Equitable access during COVID-19 and extraordinary districts in extraordinary times
Read moreAs an education equity organization, the Education Trust-Midwest recognizes that Michigan's most vulnerable students are at particular risk when schools are cl…
Quality distance learning essential for students and increased food security for students
Read moreThe following excerpt is from a guest column by Amber Arellano, executive director of the Education Trust-Midwest, and Alice G. Thompson, chief executive offic…
Supporting needs of all students during crisis, news and more from Ed Trust-Midwest
Read moreLast week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the difficult and consequential decision to close schools for the remainder of the school year amid the COVID-1…
Response to Mich. school closure announcement and resources for at-home learning
Read moreFollowing Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's announcement of school closures today, the Education Trust-Midwest responded with suggestions for a comprehensiv…
Meeting student needs through COVID-19 and business leaders call for funding equity
Read moreAs Michigan takes steps to protect the health and well-being of students and the general public, we must also address both unique and preexisting inequities fa…
School closure & vulnerable students – Update from The Education Trust-Midwest
Read moreDear friends and partners,What an unprecedented last week this has been - a time of rapid change for all of us. For those of us lucky enough to work from home,…
Teacher leadership pathways & investments critical to addressing Michigan’s teacher shortage and the fair funding pledge.
Read moreThe following is an excerpt from a guest column by Randy Speck, that ran in The Detroit News on March 3. Click here for the full article.For too long, educator…
From special ed. to charter school students, meeting the needs of every Michigan student
Read moreThe following excerpt is from an guest opinion column by Dave Meador, vice chairman and chief administrative officer or DTE Energy Co. and chairman of the boar…
Improving Reading Education and Financial Aid Awareness
Read moreJoin The Education Trust-Midwest and partner organizations on Thursday, Feburary 27 at 7:00 p.m. EST for a twitter chat on financial aid using #StudentsCantWai…
Fair funding for schools, financial aid for students and calling future colleagues.
Read moreNearly 400 messages have been sent by Michiganders to the Governor and legislative leaders, urging Michigan to prioritize fairness in opportunity and equity in…
Building Toward Equity: Proposed FY21 Budget and Inequities in Advanced Coursework
Read moreA high-quality public education remains the most effective tool for building a brighter future. Not only does success in school prepare a young person for life…
Reading a focus of the Gov and a pledge for fair funding
Read moreIn her second State of the State address, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke to the critical needs of ensuring that students are prepared to learn as the…
New Report: School Funding System Failing to Provide Equal Opportunities
Read moreMichigan is now in the bottom five states nationwide for equitable school funding, and should take immediate steps to invest much more in students from low-inc…
Inequities in advanced coursework in the spotlight
Read moreBlack and Latino students across the country have unequal access to advanced coursework, which means they often miss out on vital learning opportunities that c…
