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Metromode - Metro Detroit
Kids and Education
Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping
Patrick Dunn
Monday, August 26, 2024
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Despite playground closure, Dow Gardens has countless ways for kids to enjoy nature
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
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EMU, Ypsi school districts partner to create new institute promoting STEM education and careers
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Second Wave - Michigan
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Thursday, August 8, 2024
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Kids and Education
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Estelle Slootmaker
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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Keeping Hazel Park close-knit, one kid at a time: How this typical home is anything but typical
MJ Galbraith
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Jaishree Drepaul
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Early Childhood Educators in Battle Creek feeling the support
Jane Parikh
Thursday, July 25, 2024
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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Feature Story
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Kids and Education
Battle Creek voices shape Children’s Defense Fund agenda in 2024 election year
Jane Parikh
Thursday, July 18, 2024
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Southwest Michigan
Kids and Education
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Lucas Greene
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Spongebob musical to be performed by all-youth cast at Marshall’s Franke Center for the Arts
Jane Parikh
Thursday, July 11, 2024
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Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Kids and Education
Planting seeds for success: Students garden, grow veggies, & raise chickens at Renaissance Academy
Sarah Spohn
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
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Manchester 8th graders build successful businesses in entrepreneurship class
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Summertime is “a time of possibilities” and challenges for autistic kids and adults
Estelle Slootmaker
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Kids and Education
Voices of Youth: Students advocate for consent education to combat sexual assault and harassment
Vaishnavi Attili and Tova Weiss
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Innovation News
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Kids and Education
Ypsilanti foster grandparents receive state award for decades of service
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
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Voices of Youth: Ypsi clubhouse offers a safe place for youth to learn and grow after school
Jaishree Drepaul
Friday, June 21, 2024
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Mike Wenninger
Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Ypsi's Juneteenth weekend to feature "educational celebration," live music, and kids' activities
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