Posted by: Posted On:3 Jan 2014
Getting ready for the return of the Michigan Legislature next week are three fantastic reads on some key public policy issues currently facing the Great Lakes State. Improving early literacy, expanding opportunities for choice in education and gearing up to
Posted by: Posted On:1 Jan 2014
It’s the first day of 2014, and our highest priorities are to kick off the new year with a win by the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL Winter Classic being played in the Big House followed by a convincing
Posted by: Posted On:31 Dec 2013
MYTH: Schools will receive a single grade based on a single “high stakes” test. FACT: Similar to individual student report cards, a school letter grading system will provide an important snapshot of school performance; evaluating student proficiency, growth, improvement of the
Posted by: Posted On:20 Dec 2013
In the year-end edition of WKAR’s “Off the Record” television program, GLEP’s Gary Naeyaert was the guest to review the status of education reform legislation pending in the Michigan Legislature. The first 15 minutes of the program is a round table
Posted by: Posted On:3 Dec 2013
In a guest editorial viewpoint in Bridge Magazine, a publication of the Center for Michigan, GLEP’s Gary Naeyaert today urged the legislature to pass the “3rd Grade Reading Guarantee” legislation pending in the House Education Committee. Click here to read the
Posted by: Posted On:24 Oct 2013
GLEP applauds the State Senate for passing HCR 11, a resolution endorsing the continued implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Michigan students. “We appreciate the work of the State Senate in supporting the Common Core State Standards, which
Posted by: Posted On:26 Sep 2013
GLEP applauds the Michigan House of Representatives for passing, by a vote of 85-21, HCR 11, a resolution endorsing the continued implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Michigan students. “We appreciate the 17 hours of due diligence and
Posted by: Posted On:22 Aug 2013
MDE releases annual “Top to Bottom” ranking, and two-thirds of the worst performing schools are on the list for a second, third or fourth time Lansing, MI (August 22, 2013) – The Great Lakes Education Project (GLEP) today called for
Posted by: Posted On:2 Jul 2013
Looks like the adults in Ypsilanti and Willow Run have decided to merge their school districts, which should be more efficient and will ultimately benefit the students. Congratulations to all parties involved!! Click here to read more on this merger.
Posted by: Posted On:25 Jun 2013
Michigan Capitol Confidential takes a look at the fact that our unfunded pension liability was $835 million in 2007 but has ballooned to $24.3 billion in 2013. Click here for the article.