Monthly Archives: December 2012

Lame Duck, Why So Divisive?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Mina Hong

Lame duck.  The time after the elections before the new Legislature takes office.  A time when outgoing elected officials have minimal accountability.  A time when public policymaking can be particularly active – whether for good or for bad.  This lame … Continue reading →

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Work and Education – Inextricably Linked

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Michele Corey

The Annie E. Casey Foundation released a new report last week that illustrates the impact of economic decline in Michigan and the nation on young people.  Youth and Work: Restoring Teen and Young Adult Connections to Opportunity, indicates that employment … Continue reading →

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Does the Latest Education Reform Proposal Promote Educational Equity or Will We Miss the Mark Again?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Mina Hong

Last month, a proposed rewrite of Michigan’s School Aid Act – the Michigan Public Education Finance Act of 2013 – was released for public comment.   The Public Education Finance Project team was asked to operationalize Governor Snyder’s concept of education … Continue reading →

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Strengthening Michigan’s Voices

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Michele Corey

Dealing with the implication of the federal fiscal cliff, overhauling Michigan’s educational system, implementing health care reform, all with a new legislative session that includes new members, new committee chairs, new caucus dynamics.  Whew!  How will we know how changes … Continue reading →

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