Michigan's response to the call for educational improvement is described. Included are a discussion of the historical background; a review of the state's response to reform demands; an explanation of pending and enacted proposals; a summary of reform activities across the country; and an analysis of the effectiveness of the reform efforts. A detailed description of pending school improvement legislation in Michigan is contained in the appendix (half of the document). Legislation covers such topics as school improvement, school accreditation, schools of choice, hiring noncertificated teachers, reducing class size, and employability skills testing. (15 references) (LMI)