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New analysis from Launch Michigan shows that many Michigan K-12 school districts are doing worse than similar districts in leading states in reading, math and graduation rate. We must reinvent the system. This includes strong, accountable leadership, equitable resources, and world-class performance standards. See how your school district compares: https://lnkd.in/geqRh6BX

Congratulations to Business Leaders for Michigan member company Hagerty on celebrating 40 years in business! We’re looking forward to seeing your continued growth and success in moving Michigan forward.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8CkaZcq  

Michigan’s education system is not keeping pace: most Michigan districts are doing worse than similar districts in leading states in reading, math and graduation rate. See how your school district compares: https://bit.ly/3vIQxpN

Business Leaders for Michigan Board members Ronald E. Hall, president and CEO of Bridgewater Interiors and Mike Jandernoa, founder of 42 North Partners, share their perspective on why Michigan must reinvent its public K-12 system to prepare our young people for success. New analysis from Launch Michigan compares Michigan districts to similar ones in top-performing states and shows the critical need for change. Read more:

This new data is alarming: many Michigan K-12 school districts are doing worse than similar districts in leading states in reading, math and graduation rate. See how your school district compares: https://bit.ly/3vIQxpN

New eye-opening analysis from Launch Michigan shows many Michigan K-12 school districts are doing worse than similar districts in leading states in reading, math and graduation rate. See how your school district compares: https://lnkd.in/geqRh6BX

The health of our economy and Michigan's ability to grow depend on preparing our young people for the jobs of the future. Launch Michigan’s recently released District Comparison Dashboard shows that Michigan school districts are underperforming their peers and students aren’t equipped for career success. We have the power to create a better Michigan for our kids. See how your school district stacks up: https://bit.ly/3vIQxpN

Catch our VP of Government Affairs Lindsay Case Palsrok on Michigan Business Network (MBN) talking about our important policy work around accelerating Michigan's economy and building our talent pipeline.

“Parents and educators are working hard to help our kids reach their full potential, but the system was designed for a different time. The data shows the urgent need for reinvention of Michigan’s public K-12 system, which includes strong, accountable leadership, equitable resources, and world-class performance standards.” – Jeff Donofrio, president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan and chair of the Launch Michigan board. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gB993RMg