Parents’ Council Report Released

Liz Gullett

Dec 16, 2022

Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the final report from the Michigan Parents’ Council, recommending further investments in student wellness, teacher recruitment, learning support, and more. The council conducted seven regional roundtables, a virtual statewide event, and an online parent survey to engage parent and caregiver voices. The findings included resounding consensus among parents that education policy and budget initiatives should continue to:

- Prioritize and support access to student mental health and school safety funding for schools in the state budget, including funds for counselors and social workers, school programming, and curricula.
- Provide schools with the resources and flexibility to meet the unique learning needs of every student.
- Continue supporting creative teacher recruitment and certification funding strategies.
- Expand opportunities for parents and students to give feedback on state and local education policy and budget initiatives.

The Michigan Parents’ Council includes appointees who represent various communities and reflect the wide range of experiences and perspectives from across the state. The council convened roundtables of parents and family members across Michigan to strengthen partnerships between parents and schools and shared input from the roundtables directly with the governor’s team and state superintendent. It was established through executive order by Governor Whitmer in July 2022.

To view the full report, please click here.

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