The increasing value of a four-year degree
We constantly hear that the value of a four-year degree is declining. Somehow conventional wisdom has it that since the end of the Great Recession
September 4, 2019
We constantly hear that the value of a four-year degree is declining. Somehow conventional wisdom has it that since the end of the Great Recession
As readers of this bog know we believe Michigan needs to move away from standardized testing. Anytime we make that case, the first question we
In 2004 Michigan Future published a report on knowledge-based states having higher per capita income than manufacturing-based states. The data showed that the most prosperous
Michigan Future is a long time supporter of charter schools. But not any charter. Our support has been for quality charter schools, those that are
The recently released MDRC evaluation of the Detroit Promise underscores the community college completion challenge. Despite adding financial incentives and intensive supports to free tuition,
Governor Whitmer with lots of bi-partisan and business community support has established the goal of 60 percent of Michigan adults having a post- secondary credential
Imagine extracurriculars being school. That is the theme of a fascinating and important New York Times column by Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine entitled High
The story we are told over and over again is for today’s students getting a four-year degree is no longer a good value for many.
Governor Whitmer’s first State of the State address marks a major turning point in the state’s approach to improving the well being of Michiganders. One
High schools that understand their mission to be the preparation of students who can be successful in any environment they choose after leaving high school–especially
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