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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.
Michigan Education Research Institute applications due 11/28. This cycle includes the addition of Career & Technical Education (CTE) data:

🔹 Program & Course Enrollment
🔹 Core Performance Indicators
🔹 Follow-Up Survey
🔹 Work-Based Learning Experiences

More info: 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).
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November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Tomorrow on the final day of #APPAM25, the EPI Community has 3 presentations:

8:30 AM Professor Kevin Stange on the role of a liberal arts education
8:30 AM Professor Natasha Pilkauskas on SNAP emergency allotments
10:15 AM EPI alum Brittany Vasquez on how subsidized meals affect student outcomes
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
📣 Today at #APPAM2025, catch IES Predoctoral Fellow Micah Baum presenting research on how faculty may affect students’ political beliefs.

🕞 3:30 PM PT — don’t miss it!
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Coming up at #APPAM2025: Professor Brian Jacob discusses how CTE impacts education and labor market outcomes — 3:30 PM PT!
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
EPI Alum Elizabeth Burland presents research on take-up of financial aid programs at #APPAM2025 this afternoon at 3:30 pm PT. This research was conducted in collaboration with several EPI team members and aims to improve access to higher education.
November 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This afternoon at #APPAM2025 → Professor Katherine Michelmore joins a roundtable on tax credits & child poverty.
Don’t miss it — 1:45pm PT!
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
⏰ Today @ 8:30 am PT:

IES Predoctoral Fellow, Alvin Christian, presents the first nationwide, causal analysis of the introduction of PPO legislation in the United States and its effects on violence, labor market outcomes, and family dynamics.
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
EPI will be well-represented at this week's Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management conference in Seattle.

We're proud to showcase the impactful research of our faculty and predoctoral fellows.

📅 Check here to see when and where EPI researchers will be presenting tinyurl.com/mrrs7cjb
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November 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Reposted by Education Policy Initiative
📝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
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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...
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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!
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Homepage | Michigan Education Data Center
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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