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Who decides the future of education? We all do.
Our State of Education is The Skillman Foundation’s monthly show featuring a variety of voices, together forming a new vision for Michigan’s K-12 schools.
Tune in to hear students, parents, teachers, business leaders, policymakers, and more, hashing out the most pressing needs and promising solutions in schools. Our State of Education lets you know what’s happening in education and what you can do to support it.
Our State of Education airs on WJR radio (channel 760 AM) and is available to livestream online at WJR.com. Every episode recording will be available here, on YouTube, and on all podcast platforms.
This month on Our State of Education
Michigan’s public education system is entering an important new chapter, shaped by statewide decisions that affect classrooms, communities, and students across the state.
At The Skillman Foundation, we believe a strong public education system depends on a clear vision, shared responsibility and leadership that keeps students at the center. The choices made at the state level play a critical role in how schools serve young people and families.
In this episode of Our State of Education, we are joined by Michigan’s new State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Glenn Maleyko, to explore his vision for Michigan’s education system, the role of the State Superintendent, and the priorities guiding this moment. We will discuss where Michigan is headed and what it will take to build a system that helps every student thrive.
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Featuring: Senator Darrin Camilleri, President & CEO of Bridgwater Interiors and The Skillman Foundation Board Chair Ron Hall, & Senator Ed McBroom
Featuring: Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, & Genesse County Sheriff Chris Swanson
Featuring: Professor john powell, director of the Othering and Belonging Institute
Featuring: Messiah Bethel, senior at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy; Leela Dahabra, junior at International Academy–Oakland; & Grace Geresy, junior at Grosse Pointe South High School
Featuring: CEO of Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Lawrence Hood & Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District Dr. Nikolai Vitti
Featuring: former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, President & CEO of the Michigan League for Public Policy Monique Stanton, & Data, Research, and Communications Organizer for 482Forward Kayla Tate
Featuring: assistant superintendent of family and community engagement of Detroit Public Schools Community District Sharlonda Buckman, president & CEO of Detroit Parent Network Jametta Lilly, and parent perspectives from Angela Khater and Brandon Sylvester
Featuring: Bethany Little, managing principal at EducationCounsel, & Regina Bell, chief policy officer at the Council of Michigan Foundations
Featuring: Lori Higgins, bureau chief at Chalkbeat Detroit, Isabel Lohman, education reporter at Bridge Michigan, and Sascha Raiyn, news reporter at WDET
Featuring: State Senator Sarah Anthony;Venessa Keesler, President & CEO of Launch Michigan; and Craig Thiel, Research Director of Citizens Research Council
Featuring: State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Glenn Maleyko