Kids and Education

Innovation News An "Enlighten U" recording session.

New EMU podcast focuses on student mental health


Feature Story Eunice and Jesus Castillo Jr.
Longform Derek Jeter
Feature Story 21st Century BCPS
Feature Story "blaring silence" by Lola Khasnabis Upton.

Voices of Youth: Art about the isolating effects of quarantine


Longform Parents across the state are taking note and feeling excited about what  Pre K For All means for their little ones.

Parents weigh in on PreK for All


Longform Access to affordable child care plays a critical role in families finding secure employment.

Underfunding early child care has far-reaching impacts


Feature Story GBKSmall
Feature Story Kingdom Builders Child Care

Kingdom Builders to open childcare facility in early 2024


Feature Story Discover You is a trademarked program whose mission is to build hope and resilience in youth.
Innovation News Ypsilanti Community High School students in the school's podcasting studio.
Longform Lisa Gruich's Adult Transitions ESL class at Ypsilanti Township Community Center

Free ESL program grows rapidly after launch in Ypsi Township


Feature Story Recent graduates, from left to right, Theresa Higdon, Lysa Stockwell, Ashley Jarvi .

Childcare SPARK finds unique solutions to pressing issue


Longform Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.
Longform Michigan Foster Care Closet Board Vice President Heather Wing.
Innovation News Children fingerpainting at The Collaborative.
Longform “Having child care is a huge benefit because it allows me to look for employment and take care of different responsibilities." Shamirror Moncrief

Child care providers face funding cliff as ARPA dollars fall away


Innovation News An unveiling event for the new mural.
Feature Story “Our goal is for every student to find what they love to do."
Longform SRSLY Dexter's Ursula Anderson, Mia Hilliard, and Chrissie Kremzier at Dexter High School.