Launch Michigan to host series of virtual learning sessions

In support of Michigan’s work to define the Michigan Education Guarantee, Launch Michigan is hosting a series of virtual learning sessions in December and January.

Graduation Requirements: Lessons from Other States 
Monday, December 9, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST | REGISTER HERE

Launch Michigan President and CEO Venessa Keesler will: 

• Provide context on graduation requirements and why they matter. 

• Highlight key recommendations from the Education Strategy Group’s report, "Rethinking High School Graduation Requirements: A Strategic Imperative for State Policymakers.” 

• Share how another state has successfully updated its graduation requirements to align with today’s workforce needs. 
   

The Michigan Education Landscape Now: The Michigan Merit Curriculum, Content Standards, and More 
Monday, December 16, 2024 at 12 p.m. EST | REGISTER HERE

Launch Michigan President and CEO Venessa Keesler will: 

• Provide context on Michigan’s graduation requirements and curriculum standards and how they relate to other aspects of education. 

• Reflect on current strengths and changes needed in Michigan’s education system to ensure that students graduate with the competencies they need to thrive now and throughout their lifetimes. 
  

Accountability and Assessment 
Monday, January 6, 2025 at 12 p.m. EST | REGISTER HERE

Launch Michigan President and CEO Venessa Keesler will: 

• Describe the intersection of assessments and accountability in Michigan. 

• Share the evolution of Michigan accountability systems. 

• Provide an overview of the types of accountability information and data available through MISchoolData.