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The Education Policy Speaker Series (EPSS) invites leading voices in education research and policy to share their research and speak about the issues that are top-of-mind in education policy today.
EPSS: Michal Kurlaender
DATE: April 17, 2026
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 252 Erickson Hall
EPSS: Carolyn Sattin-Bajaj
DATE: February 20, 2026
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 252 Erickson Hall
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Pre-Service Penalties: Tuition, Time, and Workload Costs for Aspiring Teachers
EPIC’s newest brief uses multiple data sources and analytical methods to examine how future teachers’ college tuition, course-taking, time, and workload costs compare to those of their non-teacher peers.
Does Charter School Autonomy Improve Matching of Teacher Attributes With Student Needs?
Using statewide panel data, this study examines whether Michigan charter schools do a better job than traditional districts of matching students with teachers who share their background — by race, English learner status, or special education needs.
EPIC Fact Sheet – Teacher Shortage
A quick resource of the high level findings from the Michigan Teacher Shortage Study: 2026 Report
2026 midterm and Michigan elections: MSU experts can comment
In the 2026 midterm elections, Michigan is set to play a pivotal role. Key issues cover a vast array of topics, with K-12 education near the top of the list.
Teacher Compensation in Michigan: Recent Trends and Public Opinion, 2026
This report is EPIC’s third annual report on teacher compensation in Michigan. Given the recruitment and retention challenges Michigan has faced in recent years, understanding the state of teacher compensation has real consequences for students across the state.
Pre-Service Penalties: Tuition, Time, and Workload Costs for Aspiring Teachers
EPIC’s newest brief uses multiple data sources and analytical methods to examine how future teachers’ college tuition, course-taking, time, and workload costs compare to those of their non-teacher peers.
EPIC Hosts First Research with Consequence Forum
The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) hosted its first-ever Research with Consequence Forum on June 25, 2026, at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing.
