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Building Successful 21st Century Learners – the Common Core and Beyond

13 years ago

I spent the week last week with colleagues from around the country as part of the C.S. Mott Foundation-funded White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellowship, strategizing individual and collective action necessary to garner…

Supporting Michigan’s Poorest Families with Young Children from Birth to Age Three

Speaking for Kids

13 years ago

Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released its 2012 data on poverty rates across the country and the data was bleak for Michigan. While our child poverty rate did not…

Supporting Effective, Equitable Investments in Education

Speaking for Kids

13 years ago

Earlier this month, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities released a report reflecting what we’ve known and felt all over the state – that we in Michigan, similar to many…

Post-Secondary Paths for More Young People

Speaking for Kids

13 years ago

We’ve all agreed that the path to a self- and family-supporting job and career requires not only graduating from high school, but successfully starting AND completing some kind of post-secondary…

Federal Child Care Changes Will Benefit Michigan Children

Speaking for Kids

13 years ago

Last week was the final week to submit comments to the federal Administration for Children and Families – Office of Child Care regarding proposed rule changes to the Child Care…

Early Childhood Education a Top Priority for Voters

Speaking for Kids

13 years ago

On Wednesday, the First Five Years Fund and the Grow America Stronger coalition released findings from a national survey of registered voters to gauge public reception on early childhood education…

Collaborating for a Great Start, Great Investment, and Great Future

Speaking for Kids

13 years ago

Last month, the Michigan Department of Education – Office of Great Start (OGS) released its much anticipated report Great Start, Great Investment, Great Future: The Plan for Early Learning and…

Patriotism & Civic Engagement Doesn’t End on July 5th

Speaking for Kids

13 years ago

The last remaining fireworks have been lit and leftovers of hotdogs, hamburgers, and potato salad have been consumed. As the 4th of July has come and gone, many thoughts of…

A Mixed Budget for Equity

Speaking for Kids

13 years ago

Last month, Governor Snyder signed the fiscal year 2014 (FY2014) budget into law. The state budget is the single most powerful expression of the state’s priorities and can be used…

Conquering the Achievement Gap Is Worthy Goal: Take Steps to Make it Happen

Speaking for Kids

13 years ago

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) hosted a summit yesterday, “Conquering the Achievement Gap: The Promise of African American Males.” The summit was an opportunity for the Department to discuss…

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Building Successful 21st Century Learners – the Common Core and Beyond

Supporting Michigan’s Poorest Families with Young Children from Birth to Age Three

Supporting Effective, Equitable Investments in Education

Post-Secondary Paths for More Young People

Federal Child Care Changes Will Benefit Michigan Children

Early Childhood Education a Top Priority for Voters

Collaborating for a Great Start, Great Investment, and Great Future

Patriotism & Civic Engagement Doesn’t End on July 5th

A Mixed Budget for Equity

Conquering the Achievement Gap Is Worthy Goal: Take Steps to Make it Happen

Elections Are Inspiring

Meet Patrick, our Newest Staff Member: Education: A Cause Worth Fighting For

Meet Ryan, Our Newest Intern: A Quality Education for All

Wayne State Foster Care KidSpeak

Vote Like Our Future Depends On It

A Forum for Change

Meet Lauren, Our Newest Intern

Spotlight on Juvenile Justice Alternatives

Perseverance and Partnerships

StudentSpeaks Around the State