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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The Equity Edition – Special Edition: Early learning, high expectations and Michigan’s digital divide.
Read moreThe following excerpt is from a recent blog on quality virtual instruction and access. Read the full post here.By Ayat AL-Tamimi, Policy Fellow Ayat AL-Tamimi,…
High Expectations for Every Learning Environment
Read moreSchools across the nation are poised to adopt either full- or partial-distance learning environments this fall, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and safety precaut…
Michigan’s Digital Divide
Read moreThis is the second in a periodic series examining the six recommendations in our recent 2020 State of Michigan Education Report, A Marshall Plan: Reimagining M…
The time is now to equitably invest in Michigan’s students
Read moreBy Jennifer MrozowskiAs the conversation intensifies in Michigan and nationally on how to plug budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 economic crisis, it’s crit…
The Equity Edition: A call for prioritizing public education and equitable budget strategies
Read moreIn a new analysis, ETM unveils equitable funding options to shield vulnerable students amid projected budget shortfalls By Jennifer MrozowskiAt a time of great…
The Equity Edition: Parent uncertainty on start of school and quality virtual instruction
Read moreEducation Trust-Midwest survey shows parents are concerned about children falling behind By Brian GutmanAs the calendar moves further into the summer and close…
The Equity Edition: Equity centered plans to support vulnerable students
Read moreResources can help district and school leadership teams, community leaders and advocates prepare equity-centered plans to support vulnerable studentsBy Jennife…
The Equity Edition: Underinvestment and inequality place Michigan near bottom, school accountability and returning to school
Read moreEducational recovery will necessitate equity-based budget decisions, education advocates sayMichiganders must address decades-long underinvestment in education…
Underinvestment and inequality place Michigan near bottom
Read moreby Jen MrozowskiMichiganders must address decades-long underinvestment in education and opportunity gaps disproportionately impacting the state's most vulnerab…
Call to protect vulnerable students from budget cuts
Read moreAs the U.S. rightfully confronts longstanding inequality and racial injustice, Michiganders have a historic opportunity to address decades-long underinvestment…
Ed Trust issues a blueprint to address long-standing opportunity and achievement gaps
Read moreToday the Education Trust-Midwest – an organization focused on pragmatic solutions that move our state forward – issued that call to action in its 2020 State o…
Ed Trust issues a blueprint to address long-standing opportunity and achievement gaps
Read moreToday the Education Trust-Midwest – an organization focused on pragmatic solutions that move our state forward – issued that call to action in its 2020 State o…
Budget decisions must prioritize equity amid pandemic shortfalls
Read moreAs state leaders weigh potentially devastating budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdown, equitable funding for education …
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…
