Why critical thinking skills matter for Michigan students
At a recent meeting, a member of a prominent elected body in Michigan objected to the use of the term “social justice” in an official
November 23, 2016
At a recent meeting, a member of a prominent elected body in Michigan objected to the use of the term “social justice” in an official
Michigan Future has long argued that states must be “welcoming” to be attractive to the college educated workforce that employers seek—and who are “mobile,” meaning
If Michigan is going to be broadly prosperous again, it’s imperative that we reduce barriers to people who want to participate in the workforce. More
If you haven’t been convinced already by the approximately one million posts MFI has written over the years about the importance of a college degree
My older daughter just started preschool. I’ll tell you what I was looking for in a school—for this year and Kindergarten, and probably at least
Terrific Inc. column by University of Michigan Ross Business School professor Jeff DeGraff entitled It’s the Talent Stupid. DeGraff makes the case that low tax states
A recent Politico article by Colin Woodard that describes how a first-rate transportation system has completely transformed metropolitan Denver has left me with a serious
In the future, the majority of jobs in the U.S. will not be high paid. Gone are the days when you could earn a family-supporting
For decades, research has been clear that the second most powerful driver of student achievement—behind parental income—is the socioeconomic status of a student’s school. Creating
I recently caught up with an old friend whose daughter graduated from high school this year. My friend’s pride in her high-achieving child was obvious,
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