Making Democracy Work

Resources for Study and Consensus

Papers and links for resources related to current programs

Financing Local Public Schools  LWVUS Education Study  Public Education in Michigan

Financing Public Education in the Midland Area

The Midland Area Position may be found here

Background paper on local school financing

The LWVMI Position on Education:Structure, Financing and Goals.

Citizens Research Council Report Education Financing in Michigan with links to more detailed reports.

A report by the CRC on the Distribution of State Aid to Michigan Schools

Two local programs,1/29/11 and 2/12/11, on Financing Education are available on MCTV's Video on Demand

LWVUS Study - The Role of the Federal Government in Public Education

The LWVUS conducted a study and consensus of the role of the federal government in public education in the fall of 2011. The position may be found here.

Proposed Update of LWVMI Education Positions

The proposed update and consolidation of the three LWVMI education positions (listed below)was adopted at the convention in May 2013.

Education: Structure Financing and Goals

Public School Academies

Teacher Certification

An overview of recent developments at the state level may be found here