Freedom to Learn
No matter the zip code, no matter the disability, ALL of our kids must have the opportunity to learn in a way that allows them to thrive. Check out more info on ensuring our curriculums meet the needs of our students.
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School Finance and Funding
Michigan's school funding is based on a per pupil funding model.
MEJC's School Budget Recommendations for the 2024-2025 School Year
History of MI Governors' Impact on Schools
School Finance Research Collaborative
REPORT: Parents and Caregivers Priorities on School Spending
Sept 2022: MEJC's ESSER Recommendations for Healthy and Healing Schools [Summary]
May 2022: CRC's ESSER Spending blog
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Become a MEJC Partner Organization!
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MEJC Mobile Texting and Privacy Policy
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Student Discipline
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Check out Student Advocacy Center for various resources.
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School Vouchers
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Parents and educators again defeated another attempt to taking funds from the School Aid Fund as part of DeVos’ voucher scheme. Learn More
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#WeTrustOurTeachers
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Educators are burnt out! Check out what is really going on.
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Click here for an informational graphic!​
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School Boards
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"What's it like Being on a School Board in Michigan?" event with current MI school board members
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Resource Equity Funders Collaborative (REFC) MEJC School Board Toolkit
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Candidates across Michigan have weighed in! Click here to search by school district for candidates responses to MEJC's statewide questionnaire for 2022 .​
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Jun 2023: Statement of Support for Educator Collective Bargaining from School Board Members across MI
Press Releases
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11/30/23: STATEMENT: Two Years Since the Shooting at Oxford High School
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11/3/23: Public Statement: Debt Relief For Black And Brown School Districts Passes MI Legislatur
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4/12/23: REPORT: 90% of Michigan Students Attend Schools Without Sufficient Funding
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3/7/23: Michigan Education Justice Coalition: Revised 3rd Grade Reading Law is a Win for Students
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2/8/23: Michigan Education Justice Coalition Reacts to Gov. Whitmer’s Education Budget Recommendations
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1/31/23: Michigan Education Justice Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Scrap 3rd Grade Retention Law
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1/25/23: Michigan Education Justice Coalition Reacts to Gov. Whitmer State of the State Address
Media Appearances
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3/19/24: The 'Gander: "Opinion: Daylight Savings and early school start times hurt students"
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2/5/24: Michigan Advance: "Gilchrist joins launch of ‘right to read’ campaign"
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1/29/24: The 'Gander: "Opinion: Literacy is the civil rights issue of our time"
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1/23/24: Public News Service: "USDA funds 28 housing units in Michigan's Alpena County"
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10/12/23: Detroit Free Press: "Detroit students launch campaign around classroom conditions"
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10/6/23: The Michigan Vibe: "Michigan Capitol Lawn Hosts Billion Dollar Bake Sale"
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10/4/23: MIRS News: "Union-Backed Coalition Wants $4.5B More For Schools"
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10/4/23: Gongwer: "'Billion Dollar Bake Sale' Advocates for Increased School Funding"
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9/29/23: Michigan Independent: "Opinion: We must fully invest in public education for the sake of Michigan’s future"
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9/27/23: Herald Palladium: "Benton Harbor activists take aim at education funding gap”
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5/4/23: Midland Daily News: "Is tutoring enough to combat post-pandemic learning loss?"
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4/7/23: Bridge Michigan: "What Biden's proposal on transgender student athletes means to Michigan"
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For media inquiries, contact kath@miedjustice.org