Student-Centered • Data-Driven • Equity-Focused This is a statement on behalf of the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity on the budget recommendations from the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee … Good morning members of the Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 and thank you Sen. Camilleri for the invitation to testify. I am Jeff Cobb, Director of Gov… Advocates,Michigan has an early reading problem. Outcomes in early reading continue to lag other states, and too many students are being left behind.The good n… Growing National Recognition is Among Highlights of New Impact Report The Education Trust-Midwest will be taking the stage at SXSW EDU 2024 on March 6, 2024,… Black History Month is coming to a close, but that does not mean we should stop recognizing the contributions that African Americans have made and continue to … On Tuesday afternoon, education advocates made their case before the Senate Committee on Education for legislation that could address one of the most common ba… All students deserve access to a high-quality education and the resources they need to thrive. However, in Michigan this has not been the reality for far too l… Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony supporting Senate Bills 567 and 568. Together, these bills make great strides toward addressing Michigan’s ea… Annually, Black History Month is observed from Feb. 1 to Mar. 1 as a celebration honoring the contributions that African Americans have made and recognizing th… This statement can be attributed to Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest. “We applaud Gov. Whitmer’s focus in her 2024 State of th… The devastating impact of COVID-19 continues to linger for many of our nation’s students, resulting in a recent push by the White House calling on schools to f… The Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity – a diverse, bipartisan, statewide coalition of leaders centered on educational equity – today praised Gov.… At the “Learning Together, Leading for Equity” conference hosted by the current 2023-24 MTLC cohort, educators joined from across the state to learn about adva… The Building the Hope Schools collectively demonstrated academic progress that beat state averages, along with an affirming culture of diverse student populati… Increasingly, employers are demanding that job applicants possess far greater education and training than ever before. To pursue their career goals, many stude… Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, a second-generation Mexican American, grew up in a family that placed a high value on education. Later in life, as she worked in under… Reading is the foundation upon which all other learning takes place. Unfortunately, too many of Michigan’s students are struggling to read.Our most recent repo… Dear Chairwoman Polehanki,Thank you for the opportunity to provide written comments on the proposed changes to the current teacher evaluation system. As strong… Originally from San Perlita, Texas, a small border town on the Texas-Mexico border, Jose Luis Orozco, Jr. is a licensed professional counselor who advocates fo… At the age of nine, Adnoris “Bo” Torres migrated from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, to Battle Creek, Michigan, with his family recalling it as an event that would mol… Stay informed on the latest news and information on education in Michigan.Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color and living in poverty.
Statement by the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity on the budget recommendations from the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12
Testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12
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The Education Trust-Midwest To Take Stage at SXSW EDU 2024 To Share What Nation Can Learn from Michigan’s New School Funding Formula’s Impact on Students from Low-Income Backgrounds and English Learners
Celebrate Black History Month!
Advocates Make the Case to Improve Reading Outcomes for Students with Dyslexia
Educational Recovery and Acceleration through Equitable Funding: How Michigan’s Budget Can Improve Outcomes for all Students
Testimony on Senate Bills 567 and 568
Celebrate Black History Month!
Statement by The Education Trust-Midwest on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
White House Urges Schools to Focus on Education Recovery
Statewide Equity Coalition Lauds Equity-Centered School Funding Recommendations from the Growing Michigan Together Council
Educators from the Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaborative lift their voices and share their expertise with fellow practitioners and policymakers alike!
Five Michigan Schools Recognized for Outstanding Academic Post-Pandemic Progress for Students Who Are Underserved
Unlock the possibilities of higher education for more students by requiring that all students complete applications for financial aid
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, MANA de Metro Detroit, Compass Strategies
Literacy for All: Let’s Address One of the Most Common Barriers to Reading
Testimony on Educator Support and Evaluation
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Jose Luis Orozco, Jr., Voces
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Adnoris Torres, Strong Beginnings-Healthy Start
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Student-Centered • Data-Driven • Equity-Focused Stay informed on the latest news and information on education in Michigan.
Fierce advocates for the high academic achievement of all students – particularly those of color and living in poverty.
Join us in the fight for equity!