Two important editorials highlight how far off track too many state policy makers are when it comes to education policy. And that the consequence of bad policy is harmful not just to Michigan kids (what matters most) but also to…
Three interesting recent articles on young professionals leaving Michigan for vibrant central cities, particularly Chicago. All worth checking out. The first in the Detroit News entitled "Michigan tries to lure best, brightest back". The article provides a good overview of…
Last May I wrote that the city of Detroit should focus on growing, not shrinking. As contradictory as it sounds the city needs to do some of both. But the priority needs to be growth. As I wrote: Detroit’s problem…
A thought experiment: State A has an unemployment rate of 6.7% and its per capita income is nearly $42,000. State B has an unemployment rate of 10.5% and its per capita income is above $32,000. Which state's economy do you…
A terrific editorial from Nolan Finley in the Sunday Detroit News. Entitled "The reason why we're poorer", Finley lays out, as well as we ever have, the connection between education attainment and per capita income. He clearly understands in an…
Kudos to the Lansing State Journal and Detroit News for in depth articles on the performance of Michigan's adult training system. ( You can find the Journal's article here and the News' lead article here.) The News focused on the…