Closing gaps in opportunity & achievement; Dedicated to improving education for all MI students, especially the most vulnerable. Retweets are not endorsements.
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Thanks to @chalkbeatDET for spotlighting this report. Shining light on these inequities in the first step to making change so all students have equitable access to rigorous coursework and a bright future!
A new @EdTrustMidwest report finds advanced coursework is a more limited resource for student in low-income communities in Michigan, from @LoriAHiggins: chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/0…
Our new report out today has recommendations to ensure every Michigan student is ready for rigorous coursework so that they can be college- and career-ready! Right now, that's not the case. Read more about what we can do. bit.ly/ETMReadyforRigor
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Michigan has a plan to modernize special education funding. Now it’s time to follow through.
RISE is a new statewide coalition supporting full implementation of the MI Blueprint.
Learn more: autismallianceofmichigan.org…
#RISE #MIBlueprint #SpecialEducation #MIeducation
ALT Image of RISE powered by Autism Alliance of Michigan logo that says, 'Statewide Coalition Launches RISE to Advance Michigan Special Education Reform. Education, parent, disability, and policy organizations back full implementation of the MI Blueprint. https://autismallianceofmichigan.org/education-initiatives/rise/
ALT Text that says '"The MI Blueprint reflects years of listening, analysis, and collaboration," said Heather Eckner, Director of Statewide Education at Autism Alliance of Michigan. "RISE exists to make sure Michigan honors that work by implementing the Blueprint fully and responsibly. This is not about quick fixes. It's about building a system that schools can rely on and students across Michigan can count on." Logo: RISE Powered Autism Alliance of Michigan'
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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
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Opinion: 5 things Michigan policymakers can do to support students crainsdetroit.com/opinion/op…
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!
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
