The Federal Role In Education Policy, ESEA Update
July 22, 2015 – We have heard a lot about the fact that for the first time since 2001, both chambers in Congress have passed their recommendations to reauthorize the…
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A Great Budget for Kids, but Not for Struggling Families
June 30, 2015 – This month, the Legislature and Governor approved the state’s fiscal year 2016 budget, which goes into effect on October 1, 2015. Overall, it was a great…
What’s Next for Third Grade Reading
June 22, 2015 – Governor Snyder’s Third Grade Reading Workgroup recently released its recommendations to improve Michigan’s lagging third grade reading scores. While almost every other state has seen reading…
Reverse the Lost Days of Summer and Help Build Education Equity
Join in and Celebrate #KeepKidsLearning on Wednesday June 15, 2015 – Schools are out for the summer but should learning take a break? To prevent “summer slide” and the achievement…
Putting the Needs of Children and Youth First
June 15, 2015 – Administratively, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) allows adoption agencies to deny services to potential adoptive parents for any reason they see fit.…
Ensuring All Students Have Community Connections
June 2 – Raising kids isn’t easy. All families need support to take care of their children, regardless of socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, or geography. And we know that all kids…
Goal Setting=Good; Investing Toward Goals Starting Now=Better
May 26, 2015 – Last week the new State Superintendent-elect and the Education Trust Midwest announced new educational goal-setting priorities in Michigan. The purpose of these new state efforts is…
Support Kids in Families of All Kinds
May 21, 2015 — During this year’s Foster Care Awareness Month, the National Kids Count project released a report, Every Kid Needs a Family: Giving Children in the Child Welfare…
A Powerful Voice From the Field: Foster Care Policy
May 19, 2015 — As I was finishing up eighth grade at Grand Blanc West Middle School, my life drastically changed when I was removed from my biological father’s home…
Take Action during Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 16, 2015 – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It’s a time to cast a light on the important services and programs that families with many significant challenges need…