Posted by: Posted On:24 Jan 2014
On Wednesday, Jan 22 the House Education Committee took testimony on HB 5223 (O’Brien) and HB 53224 (Zemke), bills to create a Teacher & administrator evaluation process. We expect weeks of testimony on these bills, and we believe the Committee
Posted by: Posted On:20 Jan 2014
Today we honor and celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most dynamic and effective leaders in the U.S. civil rights movement. One of Dr. King’s most repeated quote reminds us of the goal of education:
Posted by: Posted On:14 Jan 2014
Twenty years ago, today, Governor John Engler signed one of the most sweeping and comprehensive charter school laws in the country. Today, nearly 140,000 students in Michigan attend a charter public school, which is almost 9.0% of all K-12 students
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