"Becoming a Top 10 Education state in 10 years take a knowledge of what is happening in our schools now; learning what has proven successful; and using that to develop better practices for all our educators and students."

- Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles

"This partnership brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to solve pressing questions affecting our state's children."

- Michael S. Barr, former Dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

"MERI has the capacity to answer questions about the intended and unintended effects of education policies and practices. The collaboration among Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and the Michigan Department of Education gives policy leaders the chance to collaborate with top national experts in policy analysis, educator preparation, and school organization."

- Former Dean Robert Ed. Floden, Michigan State University College of Education

"This effort will empower and equip our leaders with the research they need in order to make evidence-based decisions that advance just and equitable learning opportunities, assessments, and educational systems for all children in Michigan."

- Dean Elizabeth Birr Moje, University of Michigan School of Education

"As we usher in this new era of state and university collaboration in support of education policy and program analysis, the future is brighter for public education in Michigan."

- Tom Howell, Executive Director of the Center for Educational Performance and Information

"Through our work with MDE and CEPI, we hope to tackle some of the most pressing questions surfaced by state and local education policymakers and improve education access and outcomes for Michigan students."

- Dr. Katharine Strunk, Co-Director of Education Policy and Innovation Collaborative

"The goal of MEDC is to make sure that Michigan's education data is used to answer the toughest questions facing educators, school leaders, parents, and policy makers in the state and nationwide. We do this by attracting and supporting talented researchers from all over the country."

- Dr. Kevin Stange, Co-Director of Education Policy Initiative