The BA household net worth premium
We are back in a period of heightened “alarm” about the value of a four-year degree. This happens every time there is an economic slowdown and it is difficult for recent college
Recognizing, interpreting, describing, and evaluating NAEP scores
When people talk about Michigan’s failing education system, or talk about Michigan being 44th in education, or set a goal for Michigan to be a
High demand occupation cautionary tale
This post was originally published in November 2017. It is arguably more relevant today than then. In an article entitled Goodbye, $165,000 Tech Jobs. Student
A 4th grade reading cautionary tale
Over the past several decades we have been inundated with stories about so-called education miracle states. All garnering attention because of big gains in National
What kinds of places attract young professionals?
At Michigan Future, we believe the key to Michigan’s long-term prosperity is attracting and retaining young talent. In today’s economy, a state’s economic prosperity is
What a talent-magnet neighborhood looks like
Last year, the state budget included funding for a program called the Michigan Talent Partnership. The program is based on a proposal we put forth,
