Michigan Education Guarantee
The Michigan Education Guarantee (MEG) promises every Michigan student will graduate with skills needed for life and work success.
MEG focuses on ten essential skills - from academics and career preparation to digital literacy and financial knowledge. Students connect learning to real careers through hands-on projects, internships, and various programs, making education more meaningful and helping them discover their strengths.
When education is connected to jobs, everyone benefits.
Students find fulfilling work, businesses gain skilled employees, and communities grow stronger. MEG aligns to a reciprocal accountability system where everyone - schools, families, businesses, and government - has both responsibilities and support. This interconnected approach to accountability builds a system that truly works for every student and creates the workforce Michigan's future demands.
The MEG Playbook represents just the start of important conversations and planning.
Like building a strong house that lasts generations, the MEG Playbook lays the foundation and frames the shell. The MEG will be well-built through transparent and inclusive stakeholder engagement as well as the commitment to hold intellectual tension when necessary.
Academics
Reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and music form the foundation of learning, providing students with the fundamental tools they need to navigate their futures.
Career Readiness & Vocational Skills
Success in the modern workplace requires both broad professional capabilities and specific technical skills. Students discover and prepare for their professional paths through internships, vocational training, and career exploration.
Digital Literacy, Technology & Computer Science
Technology literacy is as fundamental as reading and writing. Students must understand not just how to use digital tools, but how to evaluate information, protect their privacy, and adapt to rapid technological change.
Financial Acumen & Entrepreneurial Skills
Personal financial literacy and business operations understanding prepare students for economic independence. From budgeting and investing to identifying market opportunities, these are the skills that empower students to take control of their financial futures.
Civic Engagement & Leadership
Democracy succeeds when citizens actively participate. Students learn to engage in their communities, understand government processes, and develop advocacy skills to make their individual voice heard.
Social & Emotional Well-Being
Students need the tools to understand themselves and others. This includes developing skills to support them in the workplace: growing self-awareness, teamwork, building meaningful relationships, and learning how to constructively navigate conflicts.
Health & Wellness
Physical and mental well-being form the foundation for a quality life. Students must understand how to maintain their health at different ages, manage stress, and make informed decisions about their well-being throughout their lives.
Environmental Stewardship
As environmental challenges grow more complex, students need to understand how natural resources shape our world today and the sustainability of those resources. This includes both scientific knowledge and practical skills for environmental issues.
International Perspectives & Language Studies
Students live in a global economy that demands citizens who can navigate different perspectives and communicate across cultural boundaries. This means developing language skills, cultural competency, and a knowledge of different worldviews.
Lifelong Learning
In a rapidly changing world, the ability to learn and adapt becomes crucial. Students must develop curiosity, resilience, and learning strategies to grow throughout their lives.
Reciprocal Accountability
Statewide reciprocal accountability means everyone in Michigan's education system shares responsibility for student success - from state government to educators, families, and businesses. The system aligns with MEG competencies and metrics at each level. This approach connects state standards to classroom teaching while accurately measuring what works.