
School Finance RC
@fundmischools
The School Finance Research Collaborative is a group of business leaders & education experts who agree it’s time to change the way Michigan schools are funded.
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http://fundMIschools.org 06-01-2017 16:16:09
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.@bartonmalow Chairman Doug Maibach is encouraging the Legislature to support Governor Gretchen Whitmer's school funding plan, which includes additional funding for CTE programs that prepare students for the modern workforce. #fundmischools #CTE


“Without adequate investment, our public schools cannot prepare our students for economic success or civic life.” – Dr. Michael Addonizio, Wayne State University College of Education professor. Read more: bridgemi.com/guest-commenta… #FundMiSchools

“It’s time for our leaders in Lansing to finally embrace what the research tells us: There is no one-size-fits-all way to educate our kids, and a new approach is needed that meets the needs of every child.” — Wayne RESA Super Dr. Randy Liepa bit.ly/2oKGuhs #fundmischools




“We applaud Governor Gretchen Whitmer's support for a weighted school funding approach as detailed in the 2018 School Finance Research Collaborative report and supported by Gov. Whitmer in her original 2020 budget proposal.” – Robert McCann, SFRC project director #MiSOTS20 #fundmischools


“The SFRC supports Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive order closing public school buildings for the remainder of the school year to protect the health, safety and well-being of all Michigan students, families, teachers and support staff." bit.ly/2w6y47F #DoingMIPart

“During this time of crisis, we also have the opportunity to really think about some of our most critical public services, such as public education, and reflect on how we want them to work for us in both good times and bad.” Crain's Detroit Business bit.ly/3buHs3B #fundmischools


“Our policymakers have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to follow the SFRC’s research and make a long overdue investment in our public schools that helps prepare students for in-demand jobs.” - Wanda Cook-Robinson bit.ly/37Icjts #fundmischools #COVID19


The #COVID19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on Michigan’s broken, obsolete #schoolfunding approach. It’s time for policymakers to heed the SFRC’s research. Learn more in this WLNS Newsroom report by Kiyerra Lake: bit.ly/30XwguN #fundmischools



Detroit-area businessman Jim Stapleton discusses how COVID-19 has shined a bright light on Michigan’s broken school funding approach. Our kids and Michigan's businesses are paying the price, he tells Bridge Michigan: bit.ly/34CYbjV #fundmischools

“It has never been more important for Gov. Whitmer and lawmakers from both parties to heed the SFRC’s research, which provides the roadmap for serving the unique, individual needs of all students.” Wayne RESA ELA’s Dr. Randy Liepa, #MIbudget #fundmischools


