In The Conversation

If a white paper is never read, can it have an impact? We don’t think so. That’s why EPIC’s team is active “in the conversation” and public dialogue around K-12 education through publications, presentations, panels, articles and media interviews.

Teacher is playing with cheerful children in a kindergarten class.

Round 4 of the Partnership Model: 2023-24 Implementation Report

This report explores school improvement efforts of Partnership districts and schools during the 2023-24 school year. We use quantitative and qualitative data to describe the implementation of improvement strategies and factors that enabled or constrained effective implementation.

Publications and presentations

EPIC Presents Partnership Turnaround Study Findings at State Board of Education Meeting

Partnership Model, Presentations, Presentations - Partnership

EPIC presents findings from the ongoing Partnership Turnaround study at Michigan’s State Board of Education meeting on April 9, 2024.

EPIC Interim Associate Director Presents Findings From Teacher Shortage Study at P20 Council Meeting

Presentations, Presentations - Teacher Workforce, Teacher Workforce

At a recent P-20 Advisory Council Meeting, the Interim Associate Director of EPIC, presented findings from their study on Teacher Shortages and Progress Through the Teacher Pipeline.

EPIC Interim Associate Director Director Presents Benchmark Assessment Findings at P20 Council Meeting

COVID19 Research - Education Policy, Presentations, Presentations - COVID19

EPIC Associate Interim Director, Tara Kilbride, presented findings from their recent report on Michigan’s 2022-23 Benchmark Assessments at the P20 Council Meeting.

EPIC Managing Director Provides Testimony to Michigan Senate Committee

Presentations, Presentations - RBG3, Read by Grade Three

Emily Mohr, Managing Director of EPIC, Provided Testimony to Michigan Senate Committee

Research Areas

Education Policy Speaker Series

EPSS: Matthew Ronfeldt

Education Policy Speakers

DATE: February 28, 2025
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 252 Erickson Hall

EPSS: Mark Chin

Education Policy Speakers

DATE: January 24, 2025
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 252 Erickson Hall

Media and Events

Report: How kids are taught to read in Michigan varies widely

Media, Media - RBG3, Read by Grade Three

The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative found that some of the materials used in reading lessons across Michigan elementary schools are not highly rated

New MSU report: Elementary English language arts curriculum trends in Michigan

Media, Media - RBG3, Read by Grade Three

There has not been statewide curriculum resources for English language arts in Michigan, and this has caused for a lot of variation.

Report: Most Teachers Still Using Unrated, Subpar ELA Curriculum Tools

Media, Media - RBG3, Read by Grade Three

EPIC found that across the state of Michigan, teachers are using a large variety of resources for their English curriculum, however they may not be up to par.

Study finds few students were held back under a Michigan childhood literacy law

Media, Media - RBG3, Read by Grade Three

Michigan’s Read by Grade Three law included that kids who scored lower than state standards on the M-Step would repeat their third grade year, but 94% got exceptions.