Closing the Coursework Gap for Michigan Students

by: Charlotte Pierce & Kimberly Clarida, Ph.D., EdTrust-Midwest | Jul. 10th, 2026 Rigorous coursework plays an important role in preparing students for success after high school by exposing them to college-level expectations, strengthening academic skills, and increasing access to postsecondary opportunities. Yet, access to these opportunities remains highly uneven across Michigan. Districts…