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Education Policy Initiative
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Improving outcomes through applied, policy-relevant education policy research. Housed within the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy.
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📝Brian Jacob and an incredible team of researchers released their analysis of the MI Reconnect Program that provides for free community college for Michiganders 25+ without a college degree.  youthpolicylab.umich.edu/research/rep...
Understanding Michigan’s Reconnect Program Applicants
youthpolicylab.umich.edu
November 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🚨Career and Technical Education Data Now Available🚨

Ready to dive into Michigan’s education data? Our next due date is November 28, 2025.

Review this page for a quick guide on our application process and a link to get started: medc.miedresearch.org/application
Application | Michigan Education Data Center
To request the use of Michigan’s education data researchers should complete an application, which will be reviewed by the Michigan Education Research Institute (MERI).
medc.miedresearch.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Real Impact!! MEDC empowers researchers to make a difference in MI schools and beyond.

From improving PreK-12 instruction to reducing the impact of high-risk factors, researchers are shaping the future of education one dataset at a time.

Want to take part? See: medc.miedresearch.org/datasets
Datasets | Michigan Education Data Center
Explore a comprehensive collection of education datasets curated for research and evaluation in Michigan. Access valuable resources and tools to support analysis, inquiry, and data informed decision-m...
medc.miedresearch.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Calling all researchers! The Michigan Education Data Center (MEDC), a secure data clearinghouse, is here to help you unlock the potential of education data. Explore our website to learn how you can improve student outcomes across Michigan!
medc.miedresearch.org
Homepage | Michigan Education Data Center
medc.miedresearch.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We appreciate the continued partnership and the chance to work together on such meaningful early childhood research!
October 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
New working paper from EPI researchers!
📢 #EdWorkingPapers: A new study by @eburland.bsky.social and colleagues shows how administrative burdens and fractured responsibilities limit take-up of Michigan’s Tuition Incentive Program.

📄 Full paper here: edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1283
October 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Fall Edition of the EPI Newsletter is here! mailchi.mp/umich.edu/ed...

Stay up to date with the latest in education policy research, events, & publications.

In this issue, you'll find:
📚 Research shaping education policy
📝 Publications and news
🤝 Research partnership updates
October 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM