Calls to Action
The Time is Now: COVID-19 and Fair Funding
This brief from The Education Trust-Midwest prioritizes education funding in Michigan.
Articles
Blog: How MCAN is Adapting in Response to COVID-19
A statement from MCAN Executive Director Ryan Fewins-Bliss that shares how MCAN is moving forward while adapting to the current state of emergency.
COVID-19 Federal Policy Summary
This policy summary from JFF covers the three COVID-19 stimulus packages that have been passed Congress and been signed by President Trump.
Opinion: Choosing a College Amidst the Chaos
The Detroit News features guest commentary from Patrick O'Connor, dean of college counseling at Cranbrook Schools and chairperson of MCAN's board of directors, shares advice for college-bound seniors and their families.
Opinion: How Colleges Can Help High School Seniors During the Coronavirus Crisis
Bridge Magazine features guest commentary from Patrick O'Connor, dean of college counseling at Cranbrook Schools and chairperson of MCAN's board of directors, about how colleges can help high school seniors during the coronavirus crisis.
Opinion: Quality Distance Learning, Including Summers, Essential for Students
Bridge Magazine features guest commentary from Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest; and Alice G. Thompson, chief executive officer of Black Family Development, Inc. Their article discusses the importance of addressing inequity and preparing Michigan students for postsecondary education.
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
The Child Mind Institute has published an article that provides tips for parents with older children at home during this time of reduced social interaction.
A report from Student-Ready Strategies draws focus around three distinct student groups that will be affected by the global COVID-19 crisis, each with very different challenges that will require different interventions.