The problem with 3rd grade reading mandates
Over the past few years, the question of whether 3rd graders can read, and what we should do about it, has dominated education discussions, not
December 20, 2017
Over the past few years, the question of whether 3rd graders can read, and what we should do about it, has dominated education discussions, not
In our first-ever policy agenda, Michigan Future Inc. argues that boosting Michigan’s four-year college degree attainment rate holds the most promise as a strategy to
If you haven’t seen it, check out Bridge’s Why Michigan needs newcomers. Told in 5 data maps. The maps and accompanying article clearly make the
I’ve been looking more deeply into one of the “Cs” of the “6 Cs” that we believe, based on Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek’s
Most of the analysis of the proposed sweeping changes to the nation’s tax system have focused on who wins and who loses. Companies vs. individuals.
In our statewide education agenda released earlier this year, we call for a new set of foundation skills to be the focus of our education
Robots are having a media moment. It seems like everywhere I turn, the specter of robots replacing human labor at a massive scale–and the fear
This blog is authored by Wayne State University President Dr. M. Roy Wilson. I’m happy to have this opportunity to write about student success for Michigan Future,
Over the past few months, Michigan Future facilitated a College Success book club for a group of stakeholders in the city working to get more
I keep intending to do a post on what I am reading. But there turns out to be too much interesting to write about and
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