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Student-Centered • Data-Driven • Equity-Focused Contact Your Legislator to Fully Fund the Opportunity Index May 7, 2024 by Jeff Cobb Advocates,The House and Senate will soon be voting on the school aid budget, and students from low-income backgrounds need your support. Too often, students w… Contact Your Legislator to Support Students with the Greatest Needs May 6, 2024 by Jeff Cobb Advocates,This week, the House of Representatives will be voting on their school aid budget. We need your help to speak up on behalf of students who are unders… Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity Members Advocate for Fair Funding for Michigan’s Students with the Greatest Needs at Second Annual Advocacy Day April 30, 2024 by Da’Stanza Murphy Ensuring that students who are underserved, including those who are multi-lingual learners, is a priority that hits home for many, including Adnoris Bo” Torre… Statement by the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity on the budget recommendations from the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 April 16, 2024 by Da’Stanza Murphy This is a statement on behalf of the Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity on the budget recommendations from the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee … Testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 March 21, 2024 by Jeff Cobb 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… Advocacy Alert — Michigan’s young readers need your support! March 7, 2024 by Jeff Cobb 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… 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 February 21, 2024 by Da’Stanza Murphy 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,… Celebrate Black History Month! February 20, 2024 by Da’Stanza Murphy 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 … Advocates Make the Case to Improve Reading Outcomes for Students with Dyslexia February 13, 2024 by Jeff Cobb 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… Educational Recovery and Acceleration through Equitable Funding: How Michigan’s Budget Can Improve Outcomes for all Students February 13, 2024 by Da’Stanza Murphy 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… Testimony on Senate Bills 567 and 568 February 9, 2024 by Jeff Cobb 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… Celebrate Black History Month! February 2, 2024 by Da’Stanza Murphy 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… Statement by The Education Trust-Midwest on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address January 25, 2024 by Da’Stanza Murphy 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… White House Urges Schools to Focus on Education Recovery January 24, 2024 by Da’Stanza Murphy 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… Statewide Equity Coalition Lauds Equity-Centered School Funding Recommendations from the Growing Michigan Together Council December 14, 2023 by Da’Stanza Murphy The Michigan Partnership for Equity and Opportunity – a diverse, bipartisan, statewide coalition of leaders centered on educational equity – today praised Gov.… Educators from the Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaborative lift their voices and share their expertise with fellow practitioners and policymakers alike! November 15, 2023 by Da’Stanza Murphy 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… Five Michigan Schools Recognized for Outstanding Academic Post-Pandemic Progress for Students Who Are Underserved November 8, 2023 by Da’Stanza Murphy The Building the Hope Schools collectively demonstrated academic progress that beat state averages, along with an affirming culture of diverse student populati… Unlock the possibilities of higher education for more students by requiring that all students complete applications for financial aid October 16, 2023 by Jeff Cobb Increasingly, employers are demanding that job applicants possess far greater education and training than ever before. To pursue their career goals, many stude… Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Stephanie Lopez Gilmore, MANA de Metro Detroit, Compass Strategies October 13, 2023 by Da’Stanza Murphy 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… Literacy for All: Let’s Address One of the Most Common Barriers to Reading October 10, 2023 by Jeff Cobb 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… Join us in the fight for equity! Stay informed on the latest news and information on education in Michigan. Social Media Twitter Channel Facebook Profile YouTube Channel Linkedin Profile Translation Our Offices The Education Trust-Midwest P.O. 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