Kids and Education

Kent MacDonald, Northwood president, assessing the flood damage to the university.

Catalyst MidlandKids and Education

Q&A with Kent MacDonald, President of Northwood University

Ron BeacomThursday, March 11, 2021

Jonathan Haynes is a founding member of Anti-Racist Midland. “We’re very excited to start the reckoning and the grappling so we can move forward as a community."

Catalyst MidlandDiversity

ARM strives for a more inclusive and equitable Midland

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 11, 2021

Epicenter - Mount PleasantKids and Education

Local teenager’s inspiration leads to rabbit education and therapy center at HopeWell Ranch

Quinn KirbyThursday, March 4, 2021

Longform

Terry Dangerfield, superintendent of Lincoln Park Public Schools, talks with Nicole Chubb, the district's executive director of special education. The district received funding from Michigan's Education Equity Fund.

Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

CARES Act dollars support Michigan children's mental health through state's Education Equity Fund

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 4, 2021

The partnership “says a lot about our board, about Port Huron’s position in the state,” says Josh Sabo.

The Keel - Port HuronTechnology and Innovation

‘The goal is to keep IBM in Port Huron’: Registration opens for technology and education competition

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 4, 2021

Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor joined a live Zoom session to share a "day in his life" with teen residents.

Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Youth group launches a 'Day in the Life' series to connect teens with civic leaders

Kate RoffThursday, March 4, 2021

Longform

L to R Educate Youth students Morgan Hargrove, Breanna Mayers, Lehana Mayers, and Reese Weatherspoon with copies of the "Spiritual Warriors" poetry book.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Ypsi-based nonprofit releases collection of young people's poetry, "Spiritual Warriors"

Sarah RiggWednesday, March 3, 2021

Epicenter - Mount PleasantKids and Education

Local scholarships available through Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

Erick FredendallThursday, February 25, 2021

Epicenter - Mount PleasantKids and Education

Annual Polar Plunge fundraising event finds a way to succeed online

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 25, 2021

Longform

HighScope research scientist Laura Scharphorn.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Ypsi-based HighScope uses $3 million federal grant to support students and teachers during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 24, 2021

Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

Michigan youth uses online ballet classes to increase diversity, accessibility

Kate RoffThursday, February 18, 2021

“I wasn’t a big reader but I want my kids to be,” says Monica Papasian. “Knowledge is power.”

Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

The ‘Little Free Anti-Racist Library’ continues to grow and evolve in Warren

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 18, 2021

Harper Woods High School teacher Cristina Agnello has been teaching social studies classes remotely since the start of the school year.

Metromode - Metro DetroitKids and Education

The myth of lost learning: A Harper Woods teacher reflects on the pros and cons of virtual teaching

Mary Anne BrushWednesday, February 17, 2021

A past SummerWorks participant works with a supervisor.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

SummerWorks youth employment program opens applications for professional development, summer jobs

Monica HicksonWednesday, February 17, 2021

Fadie Arabo's nonprofit initiative Teeth4Tots supplies dentist's with resources to engage with young children.

Metromode - Metro DetroitKids and Education

Youth filling a gap in dental education: Q&A with Teeth4Tots founder Fadie Arabo

Kate RoffThursday, February 4, 2021

"Just a Kid From Ypsi" panelists Erica Roberson-Peters (top left), Reagan Sidney (top row, left of center), and Taryn Willis (bottom left) as children.

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Black History Month panel discussion to feature Black professionals who grew up in Ypsi

Sarah RiggMonday, February 1, 2021

Catalyst MidlandKids and Education

Midland Public Schools addresses substitute teacher shortage

Ron BeacomThursday, January 21, 2021

Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Ann Arbor Public Schools plan phased return to in-person learning

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, January 20, 2021

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 18

The Keel - Port HuronKids and Education

Port Huron students to deliver messages of hope to senior citizens this MLK Day

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 14, 2021