Kids and Education

Feature Story There's a need for more preschool educators and child care providers.

Challenges finding caregivers and educators for children


Longform Ypsilanti resident Lucinda Printup has become an activist for juvenile justice reform after being involved in the juvenile justice system herself.
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Innovation News A flyer for the "Just a Kid From Ypsi" panel discussion, which is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools' Black History Month Series.
Development News Check presentation to an MBF grant recipient at a Great Lakes Loons game.
Longform Akintunde Oluwadare and Jamia Jackson.
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A childcare solution: Marquette County to expand home-based childcare


Innovation News Jashila Daniels and Jamonte Applewhite recently completed their high school graduation requirements online.
Development News MLK Jr. Drum Major Award recipient Smallwood Holoman, Jr. of Midland

Profile Q&A with Smallwood Holoman


Partner Content Learning CPR is a crucial skill.

MyMichigan Health is training students to save lives


Feature Story Mikhail Wisman, now 25, was adopted from Russia. He's pictured here with his adoptive parents.
Longform Susan Sheppard, COO of Arbor Circle, which recently facilitated a statewide collaboration to better support medically fragile foster children.

Michigan project highlights needs of medically fragile foster children


Development News Hands-on activities for kids of all ages

Kids Day at the Mall


Feature Story Alejandra Gomez, UNI education initiatives director

Bringing education and enrichment to Southwest Detroit youth


Partner Content Third-grade students at Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy in Detroit trying a yummy fruity roll-up tasting.
Longform Peach blossom jellyfish in the Eastern Michigan Biology Lab.
Longform SLD student Rayla in a tutoring session.
Feature Story Ypsilanti Community High School senior Jackie Sakina struggles with stress and says it's important for students to be aware of the mental health services available to them.
Innovation News A mental health library at Clague Middle School in Ann Arbor, funded by a mini-grant from Washtenaw County's mental health millage. A new millage funding allocation to the Washtenaw Intermediate School District will provide more mini-grants.
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Teachers: Help Wanted!