More on #communitycolleges: @comm_college shares how Laramie County C.C. tripled their graduation rate in just a decade with funding and capital improvements. ccdaily.com/2023/06/buildi…

Damning Report: Michigan community colleges near dead last in graduations. Where is the outrage, accountability action?  The “system” of education in Michigan is dysfunctional, lacking alignment, focus and accountability. crainsdetroit.com/education/mich…

#ChamberNewsOfTheDay @BusLeadersforMI just released a report detailing what's needed for a high-performing community college system, including programs like the Chamber's Detroit Drives Degrees. Learn more. bit.ly/3OjoFhp

To improve graduation rates, close talent gaps and increase competitiveness, major changes are needed to how the state supports community colleges and their students.

With so many high schools partnering with Community Colleges on dual enrollment this is something to pay attention to- Business Leaders for Michigan Releases Community College Report, Recommendations for Improvement: detroitchamber.com/business-leade…

Michigan community colleges rank near nation's worst in new report rssfeeds.freep.com/~/756210122/0/…

Michigan community colleges rank near nation’s worst in new report freep.com/story/news/loc… via Detroit Free Press

Editorial: Community colleges must help Michigan compete detroitnews.com/story/opinion/…

If you have a few mins today, take a look. Spot on editorial - Community colleges can be an engine for income and economic growth, we need to work hard to help them succeed

Gary Torgow, chairman of Huntington Bank, has been elected chairman of Business Leaders for Michigan starting in January. Read more in our press release: bit.ly/4akaKBF

We are proud of our work with Launch Michigan on #education. Check out their new dashboard comparing Michigan school districts to districts in other states- launchmichigan.org/news/district-…

For small businesses to thrive, Michigan’s education system must prepare students for today and tomorrow’s economy. A new Launch Michigan dashboard highlights how MI school districts compare to similar districts in top-performing states. bit.ly/3VVBXFW

Opinion: Funds are languishing, and students are paying the price crainsdetroit.com/crains-forum-k…

Michigan's schools rank near the bottom. Fixing that will take more than just money. crainsdetroit.com/crains-forum-k…

Funds to drive more resources into Michigan classrooms are languishing. Our kids pay the ultimate price. Read more from Business Leaders for Michigan President and CEO Jeff Donofrio: bit.ly/4bZuhb9

Without a strong innovation economy, Michigan risks seeing the future built elsewhere. Let’s turn breakthroughs into businesses and ideas into impact. See the Innovation Economy Scorecard: bit.ly/44OZI7b

This is horrific. Violence against public servants is unacceptable and should be condemned by all. Michigan’s hearts and prayers go out to the Hortman family and to State Senator John A. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.

Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan, today issued the following statement on the results of Michigan’s M-STEP assessments. Get more information here - bit.ly/47QdkAy