Skillman Foundation

Meaningful, sustainable progress happens when we work together. The Skillman Visionary Awards celebrates changemakers who work across sectors, geographies, & politics to create an #education system that meets the aspirations of all students. Learn more at skillmanvisionary.org.

Transforming #education starts with all of us. The Skillman Visionary Awards recognize a mix of educators, advocates, and policy influencers leading transformative change. We are proud to announce this year's Skillman Visionaries at skillmanvisionary.org!

Youth should be everyone’s priority. Jerjuan Howard, director of Youth Affairs, shares how Detroit is embedding young people into the work of every city department, an initiative that may be the first of its kind in the country. bit.ly/49WXWTx

When teens gathered in mass downtown, @CityofDetroit saw an opportunity to co-create safe, welcoming, & productive spaces with them. On Our State of Education, Dr. Chanel Hampton shares how a conversation with youth led to Detroit's first Teen Kickback. skillman.org/stateofed

On Our State of Education, Imani Foster, Communications Lead at 482Forward, shares why a citywide commitment to youth and education through the Mayor's office is what community members have been advocating for. Catch the full episode at skillman.org/stateofed

Mayor Mary Sheffield joined Our State of Education to share how the @CityofDetroit is stepping up as a partner for Detroit students and families. Hear the full episode: skillman.org/stateofed/

State Superintendent @DrMaleyko believes putting students first is what drives his work. On Our State of Education, we discuss how collaboration and a shared vision can help move our schools forward while keeping students at the center. Full episode: bit.ly/49WXWTx

New technology is changing how students learn. High school student, Brian, asks new State Superintendent @DrMaleyko how state leadership is approaching tools like #AI in the classroom. Hear more on Our State of Education available on your favorite podcast platforms!

Real progress starts with collaboration. On Our State of Education, State Superintendent (and hockey enthusiast!) @DrMaleyko talks about why working together across the education system and government is essential to supporting public school students. bit.ly/49WXWTx 🏒

High school student, Taylor Peterson, asks Michigan’s new State Superintendent @DrMaleyko how policymakers can support underfunded communities in light of federal budget cuts. Hear more in Episode 11 of Our State of Education: skillman.org/stateofed/ 🎧

The choices made at the state level shape how schools serve students and families. On Our State of Education, our President and CEO, Angelique Power, sits with new State Superintendent @DrMaleyko to discuss his priorities for Michigan’s education system. bit.ly/49WXWTx

We are #hiring a Data Storyteller through the Council of Michigan Foundations Fellowship! This is a unique opportunity to translate #data into compelling narratives, visualizations, and tools for social change. Apply by May 8: bit.ly/4taE06l 🌟

High school student, Lucy Stern, asks Michigan’s new State Superintendent @DrMaleyko how students can work with state leaders to create stronger #education policies. Hear more in Episode 11 of Our State of Education available on your favorite #podcast platforms! 🎧

We're excited to announce $275,000 in Accelerator Grants to partners across Detroit's education ecosystem! The grants are funding opportunities for #collaboration, #partnership, and building common ground for #education systems change. Learn more here: bit.ly/4tMO1XJ

Tune in to Our State of Education on @wjrradio tonight at 7:00pm as we sit down with Michigan's new State Superintendent, @DrMaleyko. We will explore his vision for Michigan's #education system and have students take the mic to ask their questions! skillman.org/stateofed/

New educator voice on the blog 📣 @MsVanhala, @teachplus #michigan Policy Fellow and science teacher, details how all students should have access to college and career opportunities that match their dreams. Read her full story: bit.ly/4skKrD6 #education #storytelling

A strong, future-ready #education system is foundational to opportunity, economic vitality, and thriving communities. In Our State of Education, Venessa Keesler of Launch Michigan, shares how thoughtful investment can help turn that vision into reality for #Michigan students.

In #Michigan, each student gets a base funding of $10,050 per school year through the state's per-pupil formula. But for students facing bigger challenges, is that enough? Craig Thiel of @crcmich unpacks the key role the Opportunity Index plays. More at skillman.org/stateofed

On Our State of Education, State Senator @SarahAnthony517 pulls back the curtain on how the education budget comes together and how educators are impacting Lansing. Listen to the full episode at skillman.org/stateofed #podcast #education #policy #detroit #michigan

“How we support students with disabilities says a great deal about how well our education system works for ALL students.” - @angeliquepower, Michigans’s Special Education Symposium #edchat #edpolicy #k12 #education