The economic growth lesson from Texas ain’t what you think
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
Education is not the key to a broad middle class
In an article for the Atlantic Seattle entrepreneur and venture capitalist Nick Hanauer writes: “Like many rich Americans, I used to think educational investment could
Small business is a low-wage employer
As a culture we celebrate small business. There are many reasons why we should. It certainly is one of the paths to economic success for
Reforming capitalism through a robust safety net
This is our third recent post on reforming capitalism so that it works for all. The first featured the writings of hedge fund billionaire Ray
Lessons from Boston on creating quality charter schools
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
BA attainment as an equity priority
Terrific Forbes column by thinkLaw’s Colin Seale. It is entitled The Equity Problem With Saying ‘College Isn’t For Everyone’. Seale is exactly right to label
