Launch Michigan

Launch Michigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reimagining Michigan's public education system & creating better opportunities for all students.

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

🎉Congratulations to President/CEO @vkeesler for being named as one of the 2026 Visionary Award recipients by The Skillman Foundation.

We are proud to celebrate this wonderful achievement alongside such a fantastic cohort of leaders.

Learn more: https://t.co/s8SxpxVanZ

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

What if we spent as much time redesigning schools around student needs as we do preserving existing structures?

Episode 5 with @MIEdWorkforce and @daasdistrict explores one example of how districts are challenging traditional assumptions.

https://t.co/VaOmNIwNNi

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

There's no single blueprint for reinventing school staffing.

Every community starts in a different place.

In Episode 5, we discuss how schools are experimenting with new approaches while keeping student outcomes at the center.

🎧 Now streaming: https://t.co/VaOmNIwNNi

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

This Labor Day, we're reminding you that Michigan should pay teachers more.

Listen to Episode 4: https://t.co/nCSfdOvUIB

[Michigan Education Justice Coalition @miedjustice]

We used to be able to say that we helped lead the nation in support for teachers. For decades, Michigan was one of the highest-paying states for teachers. Now, we are far from where we once were.

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[Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative @MIEdWorkforce]

In our 2026 State of Educator Workforce Poll, over 50% of teachers shared they are considering leaving the field, citing multiple key pain points. Identifying systemic hurdles is the first step toward fixing them. Read the full findings: https://t.co/gbW2fJpvyH

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

We've said it before and we'll say it again: to be a top-ten state, we need top investments in the entire spectrum of the educator preparation and retention pipeline, starting with educator pay.

Listen and learn more: https://t.co/nCSfdOwsy9

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

The evidence is clear, and Michiganders are behind the policy.

Listen to the Launch Michigan Podcast to learn more about why policymakers should support systems level reform to educator pay in Michigan.

https://t.co/nCSfdOvUIB

[BusinessLeadersForMI @BusLeadersForMI]

Education is the true engine of opportunity and economic mobility.

In our Michigan in a New Era blueprint, transforming education is one of our defining missions. Read more: https://t.co/4iODt87R59

[Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative @MIEdWorkforce]

Over 300 Michigan teachers spoke up, and we listened. The results from our State of Educator Workforce Poll are now available! Real progress starts by grounding our work in the actual experiences of educators. Check out the results today: https://t.co/yg1BcxEL8E

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

It's not just popular - it's good policy that produces strong student outcomes.

Listen and learn more: https://t.co/nCSfdOwsy9

[Teach Plus Michigan @TeachPlusMI]

In an op-ed by @TeachPlusMI Alumni, Lauren Vandenbossche argues by adopting the MI Blueprint, a student-centered, weighted funding model for special ed, MI can ensure every student gets the tailored resources & certified staff they need to thrive.
Read: https://t.co/tdTp0u4kWz

[Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative @MIEdWorkforce]

Welcome back, Michigan educators! As classrooms open across our state, thank you to all the teachers, staff, administrators and specialists building the future of Michigan one student at a time. Wishing everyone a safe, inspiring school year!

[MCCA @MIColleges]

Michigan's new budget includes $40M for dual enrollment, removing a financial barrier for districts and helping more students earn college credit early — a smart investment in our state's future workforce.

Read more: https://t.co/xVEGN9RUQb

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

Listen to the Launch Michigan Podcast to learn more about EPIC @michiganstateu's 2026 Teacher Compensation Public Opinion Report.

https://t.co/nCSfdOvUIB

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

We're all in this together when it comes to Michigan's education system.

Collaboration, not competition, is key to changing systems for the better.

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[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

Top talent needs top investments.

Experts across the state have come to the same conclusion: Michigan needs to pay educators more.

It's popular, it's the right thing to do, and it's necessary for increasing student achievement.

Learn more: https://t.co/uRYKDm2fnF

[Michigan Principals @massp]

Know an outstanding superintendent making a difference for students, staff, and their community? 🌟 Nominate them for the @MASASupts 2027 MI Superintendent of the Year Award! Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 4. Learn more & submit your nomination: https://t.co/EwcdOvje2C

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

Should Michigan leave seat time behind?

Hear the case for change and join the discussion with leaders and experts on the Launch Michigan Podcast.

https://t.co/uRYKDm1Hy7

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

Disengagement and absenteeism are symptoms, not causes.

What are the stakes of not acting on education in Michigan?

Learn more in Ep. 3 of the Launch Michigan Podcast.
https://t.co/uRYKDm1Hy7

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

From Mackinac Island to Boyne Mountain, Belleville, and East Lansing, Launch Michigan had the opportunity to share, learn, and collaborate at @MIColleges, Michigan @actecareertech, #MiCoOp, and @MIASSESSMENT.

Strong partnerships drive better outcomes for Michigan learners.