The New Movement for Equity in School Funding

Join Matt Gillard, President and CEO of Michigan's Children, as
he engages in a candid conversation with Jeff Cobb, Director of
Government Affairs at Education Trust-Midwest, on the pressing
need for equity in education funding. Delving into the
Opportunity Index—a proposed funding formula inspired by
successful models like Massachusetts—the discussion highlights
the importance of prioritizing resources for districts serving
low socioeconomic backgrounds and minority students.Gillard and
Cobb advocate for increased investment in education, stressing
the long-term benefits and cost savings associated with improving
educational outcomes. They draw parallels between Michigan and
Massachusetts' academic success, emphasizing the need for
strategic investments to narrow the gap. Despite recent progress,
they call for continued efforts to fully fund the Opportunity
Index and double funding for English learners, setting Michigan
on a path toward greater opportunity and prosperity for all.