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.
Publications and presentations
EPIC Presents Partnership Turnaround Study Findings at State Board of Education Meeting
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
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
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
Emily Mohr, Managing Director of EPIC, Provided Testimony to Michigan Senate Committee
EPSS: Matthew Ronfeldt
DATE: February 28, 2025
10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 252 Erickson Hall
EPSS: Mark Chin
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
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
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
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
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.
