In support of Michigan’s work to define the Michigan Education Guarantee, Launch Michigan is hosting a series of virtual learning sessions in December and January. Watch the first Launch Michigan Learning Session from December 9, 2024, where president and CEO Venessa Keesler, Ph.D.:

• Provided context on graduation requirements and why they matter.

• Highlighted key recommendations from the Education Strategy Group’s report, "Rethinking High School Graduation Requirements: A Strategic Imperative for State Policymakers.”

• Shared how another state has successfully updated its graduation requirements to align with today’s workforce needs.

In support of Michigan’s work to define the Michigan Education Guarantee, Launch Michigan is hosting a series of virtual learning sessions in December and January. Watch the second Launch Michigan Learning Session, where president and CEO Venessa Keesler, Ph.D.:

• Provides context on Michigan’s graduation requirements and curriculum standards and how they relate to other aspects of education.

• Reflects on current strengths and changes needed in Michigan’s education system to ensure that students graduate with the competencies they need to thrive now and throughout their lifetimes.

In support of Michigan’s work to define the Michigan Education Guarantee, Launch Michigan hosted a series of virtual learning sessions, with the third session being held on Monday, January 6, 2025. At this session, Launch Michigan President and CEO Venessa Keesler, Ph.D. described the intersection of assessments and accountability in Michigan, shared the evolution of Michigan accountability systems, and provided an overview of the types of accountability information and data available through MISchoolData.