Re-envisioning Michigan’s Public Education System
The Problem
Most parents want the same thing for their kids: an education that prepares them for a meaningful, rewarding life with financial stability. The problem is that our education system is still preparing kids for the jobs of 50 years ago that simply don't exist today or don't provide good wages.
2 out of 3 Michigan 4th graders are already behind in core reading and math skills.
Over 2/3 of Michigan 8th graders are behind in reading and math, making it harder to catch up.
Only 1/3 of Michigan high school graduates are "ready for college," according to SAT scores.
Only 50% of Michigan adults have a post-high school education, when 82% of higher-paying jobs require an associates or higher.
72% of jobs in the United States will require at least post-secondary education and/or training by 2031.
80% of Michigan business leaders struggle to fill jobs and cite talent as the prime decision-making factor for expanding operations.
7 out of 8 Michigan districts do worse than national comparison districts in math.
Michigan can realign its system to help our graduates compete in the global economy
Our Framework for K-12 Transformation
We are dedicated to identifying problems, creating innovative solutions to challenges, and nurturing the conditions that will bring transformation in the K-12 educational landscape of Michigan. Our vision for change is built on a robust framework with three pillars: Reinvention, Responsibility & Resources.
Responsibility: A Realigned and Redefined System of Governance and Accountability
Redesign an education system that promotes transparency and aligns our state's government structure in a more cohesive and effective manner and has all students in mind.
Reinvention: Create a Top-Performing Education System for Michigan
Unlock a college and career readiness standard in a way that revolutionizes education in Michigan and provides innovative solutions for all students at all levels.
Resources: Increased Investment in Public Education
Invest in our students in a way that addresses their every need, at every level, supporting and promoting growth and prosperity in their future and for the future of Michigan's economy.
Join the fight for our future
We need to pass the right policies in Lansing to modernize our education system for all students, all over the state. And we need to work with parents, educators and local leaders all over the state to make sure those policies are based in reality and that we can implement them for every Michigan student.