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

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Last, a huge thank you to the @MackinacConf for another wonderful week. We were grateful to share more about the coherence policy changes and systems solutions that Michigan needs to invest in to become a top ten state.

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We're still reflecting on a powerful week at #MPC26.

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And we can't forget the best Board of Directors in the game - from speaking on panels to raising awareness about the Michigan Education Guarantee, we were so inspired to see the experts and leaders behind Launch Michigan share their expertise with other policymakers.

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#WhatsTheFixEducationReimagined #MPC26 #EducationalReform #EducationMatters

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This week, our graduates have been out and about at @MackinacConf sharing more about the reforms we need in Michigan.

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Get involved and learn more. #MPC26

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Today's the day! @MackinacConf #MPC26

[Skillman Foundation @skillmanfound]

Meaningful, sustainable progress happens when we work together. The Skillman Visionary Awards celebrates changemakers who work across sectors, geographies, & politics to create an #education system that meets the aspirations of all students. Learn more at https://t.co/LZVAdQRDgr.

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Another great report from @EdTrustMidwest - we echo the need for investment in dual enrollment.

Read more about the insights MI needs on DE: https://t.co/LyTDELsPp0

[Lily Altavena @lilyalta]

A new @EdTrustMidwest report finds advanced coursework is a more limited resource for student in low-income communities in Michigan, from @LoriAHiggins: https://t.co/oSTlmKAZKf

[EdTrust-Midwest @EdTrustMidwest]

Thanks to @chalkbeatDET for spotlighting this report. Shining light on these inequities in the first step to making change so all students have equitable access to rigorous coursework and a bright future!

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

Launch Michigan is proud of our President and CEO @vkeesler for receiving 2026 Skillman Visionary Award!

A well-deserved honor and in such an incredible cohort.

Thank you to @skillmanfound for the great honor!

[Skillman Foundation @skillmanfound]

Transforming #education starts with all of us. The Skillman Visionary Awards recognize a mix of educators, advocates, and policy influencers leading transformative change. We are proud to announce this year's Skillman Visionaries at https://t.co/LZVAdQRDgr!

[Skillman Foundation @skillmanfound]

Transforming #education starts with all of us. The Skillman Visionary Awards recognize a mix of educators, advocates, and policy influencers leading transformative change. We are proud to announce this year's Skillman Visionaries at https://t.co/LZVAdQRDgr!

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

We are proud to have our President and board members represent the future of education at @MackinacConf.

See you on the island! 🏝️

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

Bottom line:

Dual enrollment is one of the strongest evidence-based strategies for improving college success. Let’s make it accessible for ALL students.

🔗 Learn more:
https://t.co/LyTDELsPp0

[Launch Michigan @launchmich]

Dual enrollment works—but too many Michigan students still don’t have access. Our new 2026 Research Agenda outlines what we need to know in order to fix that. 🧵

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Policy solutions already exist. @MIColleges Recommendations include:
✔️ Expand eligibility beyond test scores
✔️ Reduce costs for students
✔️ Improve communication & advising
✔️ Strengthen credit transfer pathways
https://t.co/TtxZOOzQpf