Education

Most of Michigan’s counties having childcare deserts, areas that have three or more families competing for one available childcare slot.

Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities

The East-Central Michigan Child Care Coalition is working on expanding childcare organizations, serve more parents, and lower costs to families.   

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Representatives from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IFF, KConnect, First Steps Kent, and Grand Rapids Public Schools were among those sharing at the event.
Un informe destaca la necesidad de una atención y educación más completas y equitativas en la primer

En el condado de Kent, estas barreras están perfectamente ilustradas por un informe publicado recientemente, Split by More Than the Grand River: Cómo la Desigualdad en el Acceso al Cuidado Infantil Asequible Divide el Condado de Kent. 

The Bay Heritage Quilters Guild mounts a quilt exhibit. In 2011, it took volunteers two days to set up this exhibit.
Teachers are invited to Educators Summits at the Historical Museum of Bay County

The Educators Summits are designed to show teachers the museum resources available to students of all ages

John Ratajczak and Keagan Wardynski, 2023 BAISD Career Center graduates, say what they learned in high school helped them land good-paying jobs in Southeast Michigan. (Photo courtesy of the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center)
Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center links recent graduates to jobs

High school students are earning real-world experience in the skilled trades even before they graduate from the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center  

Dr. Yang Jiao is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Midland Public Schools
Year in Review: Midland Public Schools DEI with Dr. Yang Jiao

A Year in Review and a Look Ahead with the Midland Public Schools DEI Director Dr. Yang Jiao

Representatives from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IFF, KConnect, First Steps Kent, and Grand Rapids Public Schools were among those sharing at the event.
Report highlights need for more and more equitable early childhood care and education

WKKF, IFF, KConnect, and First Steps Kent met with other stakeholders to discuss a report that found 20,500 additional slots are needed to meet the Kent County’s demand for childcare.

In Bay County, 21 child-care centers recently received ARPA funds to help improve access to care for families in Bay County.
Grants help child-care providers raise quality without raising rates

More than 20 child-care centers in Bay County received ARPA funds to help improve access to child-care for families

Two of the younger participants in the Midland Chess Club.
Midland Chess Club provides social space for all ages and ability levels

Time at home during the pandemic and The Queen’s Gambit miniseries helped launch the Midland Chess Club last year. The group meets at Creative 360’s downtown location on Thursday evenings.

Heather displays her work at Creative 360.
Creative 360 invites community to explore inclusive Artshop classes

Creative 360 is hosting an Artshop open house event on Jan. 9. The center will showcase its wide range of classes and inclusive programming designed for people of all ages and abilities.

Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.
تُعَدُّ برامج التعليم المبكر في ديترويت نماذج ممتازة لبرنامج الروضة للجميع

تُعَدُّ برامج التعليم المبكر في ديترويت نماذج ممتازة لبرنامج الروضة للجميع

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