Posted by: Posted On:12 Nov 2019
As Michigan Department of Education Breaks School Performance Reporting Law, GLEP Calculates, Publishes School A-F Report Cards Department Illegally Hides School Performance Data for 72 Consecutive Days – and Counting LANSING— The Great Lakes Education Project today called on the
Posted by: Posted On:1 Oct 2019
Whitmer Slashes Funding for Most Students in Detroit, Boosts Funding for Wealthy, Suburban Schools Governor Cuts $240 Per-Pupil from Students in Schools Serving Minority Students, Students Receiving Free and Reduced-Price Lunch LANSING—Great Lakes Education Project Executive Director Beth DeShone today
Posted by: Posted On:31 Jul 2019
GLEP: Incoming Superintendent Michael Rice Should Refuse, Return Gold-Plated Benefits Package State Board Offers Rice 66 Paid Days Off in 2019, More than 5 Times Number Given Most Public School Teachers LANSING—Great Lakes Education Project Executive Director Beth DeShone today
Posted by: Posted On:29 May 2019
Board Votes to Block Funds Already Secured by Michigan Department of Ed, Approved by State Lawmakers LANSING—In an appalling attack on Michigan teachers and their students, the Michigan State Board of Education last week voted to block a $47-plus million
Posted by: Posted On:7 Mar 2019
Elimination of the state’s early literacy law will be a detriment to Michigan students LANSING, MI – The Great Lakes Education Project Advocacy Director Beth DeShone today issued the following statement on Governor Whitmer’s call to eliminate the state’s 3rd grade
Posted by: Posted On:20 Jun 2018
Leading education advocacy group makes campaign endorsements Lansing, MI – The Great Lakes Education Project (GLEP) today announced endorsements for candidates in 70 races for the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate in 2018. This includes 34 incumbent endorsements.
Posted by: Posted On:7 Mar 2017
March 7, 2017 – Effective today, Gary Naeyaert has resigned his position as Executive Director. GLEP appreciates his nearly four years of leadership and passionate advocacy for school choice, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors. –
Posted by: Posted On:23 Jan 2017
Putting students first – and state law – requires closure or restructuring for schools on the “Bottom 5%” list for three consecutive years Lansing, MI – The Great Lakes Education Project (GLEP) today called for closure of 38 chronically-failing public