Interactive Agenda/Recap
Summary of Media Coverage:
Michigan Public Radio: “The Promise We Need”
Kalamazoo Gazette: “Conference Attendees Promote Statewide Promise”
Kalamazoo Gazettte: How to get to K-14? Through evolution!
Detroit News: “Increasing College Grads has Big Payoff for State”
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9:00-9:45 a.m. – Education as the Fuel for the Michigan Economy.
Presentations:
Roberts T. Jones, Education Workforce Policy — Research Paper
Roberts T. Jones — Presentation Slides
10:00-10:45 a.m – Challenges in Michigan’s Economy & Culture
Presentations:
Educational Attainment: John Austin, VP, State Board of Education
Assessing the Cherry Commission: Tim Bartik, Sr. Economist, Upjohn Institute
Funding Higher Education: Tom Clay, Citizens Research Council of Michigan
1:00-2:00 p.m. – The Kalamazoo Story
Presentations:
Kalamazoo Economic History: George Erickcek, Upjohn Institute
Kalamazoo Promise in Perspective: Janice Brown, Kalamazoo Public Schools
Kalamazoo Promise at a Glance
Kalamazoo Promise Report Card
2:15-3:15 p.m. – Can Kalamazoo Serve as a Michigan Model?
Presentations:
Mapping the Promise: Randy Eberts, Upjohn Institute
Documenting Other Education Plans: Michelle Miller-Adams, Upjohn Institute
Scaling the Promise: Details & Audience Survey: Phil Power, Center for Michigan
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