Freedom to Learn
No matter the zip code, no matter the disability, ALL of our kids must have the opportunity to learn in a way that allows them to thrive. Check out more info on ensuring our curriculums meet the needs of our students.
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School Finance and Funding
Michigan's school funding is based on a per pupil funding model.
MEJC's School Budget Recommendations for the 2023-2024 School Year
History of MI Governors' Impact on Schools
School Finance Research Collaborative
REPORT: Parents and Caregivers Priorities on School Spending
Sept 2022: MEJC's ESSER Recommendations for Healthy and Healing Schools [Summary]
May 2022: CRC's ESSER Spending blog
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Become a MEJC Partner Organization!
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MEJC Mobile Texting and Privacy Policy
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Student Discipline
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Check out Student Advocacy Center for various resources.
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School Vouchers
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Parents and educators again defeated another attempt to taking funds from the School Aid Fund as part of DeVos’ voucher scheme. Learn More
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#WeTrustOurTeachers
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Educators are burnt out! Check out what is really going on.
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Click here for an informational graphic!​
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School Boards
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Candidates across Michigan have weighed in! Click here to search by school district for candidates responses to MEJC's statewide questionnaire for 2022 .​
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Jun 2023: Statement of Support for Educator Collective Bargaining from School Board Members across MI
Press Releases
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4/12/23: REPORT: 90% of Michigan Students Attend Schools Without Sufficient Funding
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3/7/23: Michigan Education Justice Coalition: Revised 3rd Grade Reading Law is a Win for Students
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2/8/23: Michigan Education Justice Coalition Reacts to Gov. Whitmer’s Education Budget Recommendations
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1/31/23: Michigan Education Justice Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Scrap 3rd Grade Retention Law
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1/25/23: Michigan Education Justice Coalition Reacts to Gov. Whitmer State of the State Address