Edison: Where helping your neighbor is what people do and diversity is a matter of pride
Like it's namesake, Edison continues to invent itself. Here are some of the ways Edison works and the people who make it work.
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Edison Voices: Geno Hinton in his own words
Geno Hinton is a man of many talents. He's known for his music, but he's also a writer. And he knows his neighborhood.
Empowerment, sustainability, legacy: Issues that keep young leaders motivated
Three young nonprofit leaders whose work with young people and families is helping shape a better Southwest Michigan.
Crayons4Kids: Children’s charity for children in the hospital is all grown up
Sometimes a small surprise gift can ease the anxiety of a child in the hospital. The now grown children who started Crayons4Kids when they were kids themselves have seen it happen.
Battle Creek is ahead of the curve in addressing childhood trauma
Battle Creek is building community, resolving conflict, and creating resiliency in its students who may have experienced repeated trauma.
Kalamazoo lays groundwork for expanding awareness and care of childhood trauma issues
Kalamazoo is coming together to see that more educators and others recognize childhood trauma and understand how to address it.
Recognition grows that children’s behavior problems may be trauma related
Understanding how trauma hurts children is the first step in rebuilding the trust it takes to heal them.
Reading Buddies give students lift they need to be better readers
There's nothing quite like watching the face of a child who has just realized they can read.
