ALT Image of school age children with text that says 'Public News Service. Chrystal Blair January 21, 2026 MI special-ed funding gaps linked to 'school-to-justice pipeline' with the bridge logo for the Autism Alliance of Michigan.

ALT Image for Michigan's Children "Lunch & Learn" event on the MI Special Education Blueprint: Improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities through a more equitable funding system Register here Join host Matt Gillard, President & CEO of Michigan's Children, and panelists for a lively discussion. Michigan's Children Lunch & Learn. Event details include: Wednesday, January 28, Noon to 1 PM, "Register here" alongside a QR code. Panelists listed: Heather Eckner, Autism Alliance of Michigan, Director of Statewide Education Max Marchitello, Special Education Blueprint Project, Finance Consultant, AmyBarto, Barto, MiPAAC, Parent/Advocate Member'

ALT Promotional flyer for Michigan's Children "Lunch & Learn" event titled "MI Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint." Features headshots and names of three panelists: Max Marchitello (MVM Consulting), Heather Eckner (Autism Alliance of Michigan), and Amy Barto (Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan). Includes MiPAAC logo and the heading "Meet The Panel."

ALT Promotional flyer for a Zoom event titled "MI Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint," hosted by @Michigan's Children and MiPAAC. The flyer invites participants to a Lunch & Learn session on Wednesday, January 28 from noon to 1 PM, focusing on equitable funding and improved outcomes for students with disabilities. Includes a QR code for registration and logos for Michigan's Children and MiPAAC, powered by Autism Alliance.

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