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Join us 9/26 at the Flagstar Strand Theatre in Pontiac for a 2026 Governors Forum on Education in Michigan. We're going to ask our Michigan Governors and State Board of Education candidates about their plans for public education in Michigan.
GET INVOLVED
2026 Education Justice Voter Pledge
On November 3, Michigan voters have the opportunity to shape the future of public education through local school board elections, school bonds, and millages. School boards play a critical role in supporting safe, well-resourced schools, setting educational policies, and helping ensure every student has access to a quality public education. Join Michigan Education Justice Coalition in becoming an Education Justice Voter and taking action for strong public schools and thriving communities across Michigan.
People Organizing for Public Schools + Services (POPS) Interest Form
Please fill out this form if you're interested in joining or starting a chapter of POPS with Michigan Education Justice Coalition. By doing so, you're committing to organizing in your community better funding and democratic control of public services and being a part of statewide campaigns. We'll add you to monthly statewide virtual calls where you'll help us steer the direction of statewide work and learn organizing skills.
URGENT ACTION: TELL GOV. WHITMER TO OPPOSE TRUMP VOUCHER SCHEME
We have gotten word that Gov. Whitmer may opt in to Trump's (and Betsy Devos's) federal voucher scheme as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). This would allow up to $5 BILLION in public dollars to be used on private school funding. Our public schools are already hurting, and allowing private school vouchers into Michigan would decimate them.
Write Gov. Whitmer TODAY to tell her: oppose Trump and DeVos's federal voucher scheme - NO PUBLIC MONEY FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS.
Michigan Communities Demand Full & Sustainable Public School Funding
Michigan parents, students, educators, and community members are calling on the Legislature to pass a school budget by June 30, 2026, so districts can plan responsibly for the upcoming school year. We urge lawmakers to adopt the Senate’s Opportunity Index funding plan, commit to the Michigan Blueprint for special education funding, and prioritize fully funding public schools by following MEJC’s Recipe for Fully Funded Schools. Michigan’s students deserve fair, sustainable, and timely funding.
Michigan Students & Virtual School Placements
We want to hear from students about their experiences with virtual school after the pandemic. Your experiences can help us better understand what is working, what challenges students are facing, and what support students need to succeed. Your feedback will help inform conversations with educators, advocates, and policymakers as we work toward improving virtual education.
