Type Of Content: Report

As the public asks tougher questions about the value of higher education, policymakers and education leaders are under growing pressure to hold colleges more accountable. But current efforts still don’t go far enough

Every student deserves access to high-quality advising and pathways. This brief outlines five policy principles to expand opportunity and student success

Despite the state’s top national ranking, about half of middle and high schoolers lack the support needed to read at grade level

Our report examines where Michigan is falling short in preparing students for postsecondary pathways and what state and district leaders can do to expand access for students

Part of EdTrust’s 30th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Work That Still Matters

A study of universal FAFSA policies in four states finds that they are most effective and equitable when combined with dedicated funding, opt-out flexibility, strong support networks, accountability systems, and policies that promote college attendance

State education agencies are responsible for investing resources, dismantling barriers, and championing long-term, systemwide change to ensure school improvement

Our report examines Michigan's teacher preparation landscape, identify gaps in the pipeline, and outline clear, equity-focused policy solutions to ensure aspiring educators not only enroll but complete, succeed, and stay in the profession

As part of a series on how to build a strong teacher workforce that supports student success and tackles Michigan’s teacher shortage problem, this report examines how Michigan struggles to attract and retain teacher candidates of color