As seen in Crain's Detroit Business, June 13, 2024 Opinion: Funds to drive more resources into Michigan classrooms are languishing. Our kids pay the ultimate price. By Jeff Donofrio Education…
As appears in Crain’s Detroit Business Who is ultimately accountable for K-12 educational outcomes? New analysis a wake-up call to change the system. By Ron Hall and Mike Jandernoa April…
As published in Crain’s Detroit Business January 26, 2024 Time for Action By Jeff Donofrio Now more than ever, business and community leaders, legislators, and policymakers must come together to…
“Tonight, Governor Whitmer acknowledged the significant work ahead and the need to come together to change our state's trajectory. Every day, employers make decisions about where to invest and create…
By Jeff Donofrio Michigan must act now to ensure we can compete to win Over the last few years, the only thing consistent has been economic and political disruptions. 2024…
To: Members of the Michigan Legislature From: Michigan’s Business Community Date: January 23, 2023 Re: Amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity As a…
As published in the Detroit Free Press August 13, 2022 By Jeff Donofrio and Paula Herbart Historically, our public education system was designed around an agricultural and manufacturing economy where…
Businesses go where the talent is based. Michigan is in a race with other states for talented people to fill jobs. The availability of highly skilled and educated workers will…
As published in The Michigan Chronicle May 25, 2022 By Jeff Donofrio, Dr. M. Roy Wilson, and Cindy Pasky There’s a classic cartoon about equity and equality. Three kids of…
Education is foundational to Michigan’s success. The state must have best-in-class K-12 and post-secondary education and training systems to prepare Michiganders for the jobs of the future, to close the…
