The Education Trust - Midwest

Ensuring that students who are underserved, including those who are multi-lingual learners, is a priority that hits home for many, including Adnoris “Bo” Torres who migrated from Mayaguez, ...

https://midwest.edtrust.org/2024/04/30/michigan-partnership-for-equity-and-opportunity-members-advocate-for-fair-funding-for-michigans-students-with-the-greatest-needs-at-second-annual-advocacy-day/

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 make in U.S. history. EdTrust-Midwe...

https://midwest.edtrust.org/2024/02/20/celebrate-black-history-monthmm/

On Tuesday afternoon, education advocates made their case before the Senate Committee on Education for legislation that could address one of the most common barriers to reading: dyslexia.  The...

https://midwest.edtrust.org/2024/02/13/advocates-make-the-case-to-improve-reading-outcomes-for-students-with-dyslexia/

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 their central role in U.S. history. Th...

https://midwest.edtrust.org/2024/02/02/blackhistorymonthmpeo/

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 focus on evidence-based strategies ...

https://midwest.edtrust.org/2024/01/24/white-house-urges-schools-to-focus-on-education-recovery/

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 advancing equity at the classroom an...

https://midwest.edtrust.org/2023/11/15/mtlcconference23/

Today is National Philanthropy Day, and The Education Trust-Midwest thanks all our supporters who provide us with the critical funding we need to help advance educational equity and opportunity f...

https://midwest.edtrust.org/2023/11/15/celebrating-national-philanthropy-day/

Increasingly, employers are demanding that job applicants possess far greater education and training than ever before. To pursue their career goals, many students will need to continue their educ...

https://midwest.edtrust.org/2023/10/16/unlock-the-possibilities-of-higher-education/

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 underserved communities, it was discourag...

https://midwest.edtrust.org/2023/10/13/hispanic-heritage-month-spotlight-stephanie-lopez-gilmore-mana-de-metro-detroit-compass-strategies/

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 report shows that early literacy rate...

https://midwest.edtrust.org/2023/10/10/literacy-for-all/