Launch Michigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reimagining Michigan's public education system & creating better opportunities for all students.
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May 20
🎉Congratulations to President/CEO @vkeesler for being named as one of the 2026 Visionary Award recipients by The Skillman Foundation.
We are proud to celebrate this wonderful achievement alongside such a fantastic cohort of leaders.
Learn more: skillman.org/visionary-award…
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Miss #MPC26? Catch the whole "What's the Fix (WTF)? Education Reimagined" session.
Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=4nzv6sB-….
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And we can't forget the best Board of Directors in the game - from speaking on panels to raising awareness about the Michigan Education Guarantee, we were so inspired to see the experts and leaders behind Launch Michigan share their expertise with other policymakers.
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Last, a huge thank you to the @MackinacConf for another wonderful week. We were grateful to share more about the coherence policy changes and systems solutions that Michigan needs to invest in to become a top ten state.
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May 28
This week, our graduates have been out and about at @MackinacConf sharing more about the reforms we need in Michigan.
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Launch Michigan retweeted
Meaningful, sustainable progress happens when we work together. The Skillman Visionary Awards celebrates changemakers who work across sectors, geographies, & politics to create an #education system that meets the aspirations of all students. Learn more at skillmanvisionary.org.
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May 21
Another great report from @EdTrustMidwest - we echo the need for investment in dual enrollment.
Read more about the insights MI needs on DE: launchmichigan.org/research-…
May 19
A new @EdTrustMidwest report finds advanced coursework is a more limited resource for student in low-income communities in Michigan, from @LoriAHiggins: chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/0…
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Launch Michigan retweeted
Thanks to @chalkbeatDET for spotlighting this report. Shining light on these inequities in the first step to making change so all students have equitable access to rigorous coursework and a bright future!
May 19
A new @EdTrustMidwest report finds advanced coursework is a more limited resource for student in low-income communities in Michigan, from @LoriAHiggins: chalkbeat.org/detroit/2026/0…
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May 20
Launch Michigan is proud of our President and CEO @vkeesler for receiving 2026 Skillman Visionary Award!
A well-deserved honor and in such an incredible cohort.
Thank you to @skillmanfound for the great honor!
Transforming #education starts with all of us. The Skillman Visionary Awards recognize a mix of educators, advocates, and policy influencers leading transformative change. We are proud to announce this year's Skillman Visionaries at skillmanvisionary.org!
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Launch Michigan retweeted
Transforming #education starts with all of us. The Skillman Visionary Awards recognize a mix of educators, advocates, and policy influencers leading transformative change. We are proud to announce this year's Skillman Visionaries at skillmanvisionary.org!
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May 20
We are proud to have our President and board members represent the future of education at @MackinacConf.
See you on the island! 🏝️
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May 18
Dual enrollment works—but too many Michigan students still don’t have access. Our new 2026 Research Agenda outlines what we need to know in order to fix that. 🧵
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May 18
Policy solutions already exist. @MIColleges Recommendations include:
✔️ Expand eligibility beyond test scores
✔️ Reduce costs for students
✔️ Improve communication & advising
✔️ Strengthen credit transfer pathways
mcca.org/uploads/ckeditor/fi…
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May 18
Bottom line:
Dual enrollment is one of the strongest evidence-based strategies for improving college success. Let’s make it accessible for ALL students.
đź”— Learn more:
launchmichigan.org/research-…
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