EdTrust-Midwest

Check out this statement from Allison Socol, EdTrust's Vice-President of P-12 Policy on the Education Department’s Expanded Transfers Threaten Stability for Students and Families: edtru.st/478Dcq4

It’s promising that Michigan’s graduation rate has hit a record high. That demonstrates collaboration works. Yet, there's more to do. Read more in our blog: midwest.edtrust.org/p/25763

We applaud Gov. Whitmer for her ongoing strong support for public schools. This is an important moment for Michigan’s students. Read our full statement following the governor's state of the state address: midwest.edtrust.org/p/25762

Literacy achievements come through a fierce commitment to evidence-based practices & hard work by teachers, students, and families. They are proof that all students can read when they are afforded the proper resources. bit.ly/literacyMI

We’re proud to announce Brian L. Love as the new state director for EdTrust-Midwest. He previously served as the former director of community engagement at EdTrust-Midwest and director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.

Opinion: 5 things Michigan policymakers can do to support students #Echobox=1768387717" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">crainsdetroit.com/opinion/opinio…

EdTrust is pleased to announce that Brian L. Love has been named as EdTrust-Midwest's new State Director, bringing a strong record of public-sector leadership, coalition building, & community engagement to advance educational equity for Michigan students. midwest.edtrust.org/p/25737

Thanks to recent investments, MI children are better off. But how are they? Not all are well. Too many lack resources/support, especially students with the greatest needs. MI will not reach where we want to go until we can say all our children are well. #OpportunityForAll

Investing in students with the greatest needs does make an impact. A study from California examined the impact of increased weighted funding and found improved educational outcomes. #OpportunityForAll

Thanks to MI leadership, the school aid budget included a 25 percent funding increase for English Learners. Educators and school leaders are doing everything they can. Yet our state has drastically underfunded the needs of English Learners for many years. #MoreToDo

Thanks to MI leadership, we have made great strides in the last 3 budgets by increasing dollars to the public education of students who qualify for “at-risk” funding through the Opportunity Index with an emphasis on districts with high concentrations of poverty. #MoreToDo

MI’s K-12 education system struggles to ensure all children are well-prepared for post-secondary opportunities & success, particularly students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, English learners & students of color - Jeff Cobb, EdTrust, testifying today.

How are the children? That's what we need to ask, says Alice Thompson, co-chair, MI Partnership for Equity & Opportunity, testifying in front of the Sen. Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12. #OpportunityForAll

Advocates, researchers and educators are at the Capitol today, urging policymakers to invest in students with the greatest needs. #OpportunityForAll

EdTrust-Midwest and the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity are at the Capitol today urging legislators to continue their support for students with the greatest needs. Tune in!

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As public ed continues to be under threat and civil rights protections are being eroded for students who are underserved, we urge Michigan policymakers to support students with the greatest needs by committing to these five things in 2026. bit.ly/5thingsforMI

Students thrive when they feel seen, supported, and valued — and outcomes improve. Strong, diverse educator teams help make that possible. Click here for our full report: midwest.edtrust.org/wp-content/upl…

Michigan needs to attract, retain more strong and diverse teachers, new report says bridgemi.com/talent-educati…

New @EdTrustMidwest report is out today. Michigan’s students benefit from strong, diverse teachers, but too many don’t have access. State and community action can change that! midwest.edtrust.org/p/25725