Our conversation with Michigan Future Inc. President Lou Glazer continues. Among the topics in this episode, we discuss where recent graduates want to live and what statewide factors influence those choices. This and more on the latest episode!

Michigan Future Inc. President Lou Glazer joins us to discuss the think tank and its work and research around what makes Michigan a leader or laggard when it comes to education, and steps needed to improve the overall success of Michigan. Spoiler: Michigan can do better.

We sit down with Michigan Democratic State Board of Education Co-President Casandra Ulbrich to talk through the dynamic of a split-party State Board of Education, governance within their board as well as public school boards of education and other hot topics.

Kevin Ciak, National School Board Association President, and Georgia School Board Association Executive Director joined us for a panel at our Annual Leadership Conference to discuss Board Governance and what needs to be done to shift the perception of school boards to encourage more interest in filling board seats.

President & CEO of the Michigan League for Public Policy and Kids Count in Michigan Project Director Alicia Guevara Warren join host Don Wotruba to discuss the Annie E. Casey's latest "Race For Results" national report, which ranks Michigan dead last when it comes to the well-being of African-American Children. Tune in for what experts say can be done to ensure we're investing in Michigan and, more, in the future of Michigan's children.

MASB's Executive Director, Don Wotruba, joins Michigan State Superintendent Brian Whiston to discuss an alternative to elected school board members and what that could look like. This and more on the first edition of MI SoundBoard!