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Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now ACORN describes
itself as the nation's largest community organization of low and moderate-income
families, with over 120,000 member families organized into 600 neighborhood chapters
in 45 cities across the country. Since 1970 ACORN has taken action on many of
the political and social issues which concern its members. ACORN's priorities
include: better housing for first time homebuyers and tenants, living wages for
low-wage workers, more investment in our communities from banks and governments,
and better public schools. ACORN hopes to achieve these goals by supporting community-based
organizations that have the power to affect change locally-- through direct action,
negotiation, legislation, and voter participation. A list of contact information
for the ACORN offices in Michigan can be found on the ACORN
website. ALL Kids First!
(Michigan Education Association) All Kids First! is a statewide
coalition of child advocacy, civil rights and education groups formed to fight
the voucher initiative in Michigan.
President: Luigi (Lu) Battaglieri
1216 Kendale Blvd
PO Box 2573
E. Lansing, MI 48826-2573
Phone: (800) 292-1934
cpiggot@mea.org
The
K-16 Coalition for Michigan’s Future
The K-16 Coalition for Michigan’s Future describes
itself as “a group of statewide education organizations
working together to pass Proposal 5 and achieve adequate
funding for public schools, community colleges and universities.”
Proposal 5 is a ballot initiative in Michigan to provide
state K-16 funding that increases at the rate of inflation.
The Coalition includes 25
organizations.
Coalition Spokesperson: Ken MacGregor
P. O. Box 2573
East Lansing, MI 48826
Phone: (517) 282-6129
ken@michigank16.org
Michigan
League for Human Services
The Michigan League for Human Services (MLHS) is a statewide
citizens’ non-profit organization dedicated to
education, research and advocacy for the benefit of
low-income and other vulnerable citizens in the state
of Michigan. MLHS comprises over 1,900 organizational
and individual members. In the area of public education,
MLHS compiles resources for local planners; service
providers; federal, state and local policy makers; and
the general public. MLHS utilizes many different vehicles
for disseminating information to its members and constituents.
The Michigan League for Human Services
1115 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 202
Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: 517-487-5436
www.milhs.org
Public
Education Network Local Affiliates:
Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation
The Kalamazoo Public Education Foundation
(KPEF) states that its mission is to develop and support programs that promote
excellence in education and high achievement for all Kalamazoo Public School students.
Executive Director: Mary Ann Mitchell
714 South Westnedge Avenue, Suite 231
Kalamazoo, MI 49007 5094
Phone: (616) 337-0498
Fax: (616) 337-0496
kpefmam2@aol.com
School
Equity Caucus
The School Equity Caucus is an association of public
school districts whose mission is to assure equitable
and adequate education for all children in the State
of Michigan. Their activities include monitoring and
influencing school funding legislation, advocating for
an adequacy cost study, and seeking increased funding
for early childhood education.
Executive Director: Richard Wilson
209 N. Walnut Street, Suite D
Lansing, Michigan 48933
(517) 482-5110 Fax (517) 482-5023
caucus@att.net
Schools
for the 21st Century Corp.
The stated mission of the Schools of
the 21st Century Initiative, in partnership with school-community stakeholders,
is to institutionalize bold, comprehensive and systemic reform at the local school
level, to ensure high levels of student performance and healthy growth and development
for all students. Executive Director: Dr. Pamela James
3011 West Grand
Boulevard, Suite 1125
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 871-3515
Fax:
(313) 871-3305
pamela@s21c-detroit.org
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