LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer established a new state department this week she said will work with the current Michigan Department of Education on “early learning and higher education, improving long-term student outcomes, and developing talent.”
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) will be tasked with improving outcomes from preschool through postsecondary. Whitmer said MiLEAP will establish clear metrics, develop a shared action plan, and collaborate with leaders at the local, regional, and state level.
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“For too long, we have thought of education as K-12, but we know that’s not good enough,” Whitmer said. “MiLEAP will help our learning ecosystem take the jump to the next level as we grow our economy and build a brighter future for Michigan.”
MiLEAP will be led by a governor-appointed director who will then join Whitmer’s Cabinet.
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