We build the future.

We cultivate excellence in education by investing in those who lead the way.

Revolutionizing teacher and school leader development

The Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative (MEWI) is a statewide effort that builds on the powerful educator talent work being done here in Michigan and via national exemplars. For over a decade, our team has been developing and leading innovative programs, working to ensure children have access to outstanding public school educators in their classrooms, every day.

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We are a hub for educator talent

We collaborate with K-12 districts, non-profit organizations, and philanthropic entities throughout the entire state, all sharing a common dedication to nurturing the educator talent pipeline that Michigan students rightfully deserve.

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Our Mission

We build, fund, and convene programs that apply innovative solutions to complex educator workforce challenges.​

Our Vision

We envision a Michigan where a thriving educator workforce ensures every child – from birth to graduation –has what they need to succeed.​

Our Core Values

  • We root every decision in children, pushing ourselves to reach consensus on what is best.  We humbly hold ourselves and our teammates accountable, remaining open to opportunities for reflection and growth.

  • We ask ourselves and others hard questions, actively seek and amplify diverse voices, and disrupt systems that create barriers to educational access

  • We have a shared understanding of where we're going and how we will get there, including the decisions we make and why they matter

  • We strive to live into our mission, vision, and values daily by persisting through challenges, doing what we say we are going to do, and operating with transparency​

We believe that high-performing schools are made possible by well-trained, committed educators who are equipped to deliver their best every day.

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