Michigan's Education
Michigan's Education Crisis
Education in our state is failing by every measure. The simple fact is that in Michigan, the vast majority of our kids are not getting the education they need to succeed in the competitive future that awaits them. We cannot expect success from our kids as adults if we continue to refuse to give them the tools they need.
It is a pivotal moment for Michigan. The path forward demands a steadfast commitment to equipping our students with the necessary tools for success. Excellence in education is not an option; it is an imperative. Michigan is capable of great transformation, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that our educational system not only meets but exceeds the needs of every student. For the sake of our children and our state, we must endeavor to do better. The future of Michigan depends on it.
Math
Only 29.9% of Grade 11 Michigan students meeting or exceeding the standard. Nearly two out of every three students (approximately 70.1%) are not proficient in math by their junior year of high school.
Michigan Department of Education - August 2023 M-STEP Results
Michigan Students Failing Math
2 of every 3
Reading
Only 36.9% of Michigan students in Grade 7 are profficent in English Language Arts (Reading). Three out of every five students, or 63.1%, are not meeting the expected proficiency in reading.
Michigan Department of Education - August 2023 M-STEP Results
Michigan Students Failing Reading
3 of every 5
Science
The challenges extend to science education as well, with 37.4% of Michigan students in Grade 8 reaching proficiency. Consequently, three out of every five students, or 62.6%, fail to achieve the science standards.
Michigan Department of Education - August 2023 M-STEP Results
Michigan Students Failing Science
3 of every 5
Jason's Plan For Education
Jason's plan for education charts a bold course for Michigan's schools, expanding the school year from 180 days to a 200-day calendar to better prepare our kids. Attracting elite educators through incentives, enhanced training, and rigorous testing, the plan emphasizes mastery of core subjects and practical vocational skills. Financial literacy classes will prepare students for real-world economic challenges, while civics and foreign language courses will broaden their global competitiveness. By starting school later in the day and expanding instructional time, Jason's vision promises to cultivate well-prepared, adaptable, and informed citizens poised to thrive.
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