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A Focus On Education

Building Community Through Hip Hop

All of the Above in Lansing uses the fundamentals of hip hop to engage kids in community change.

Preschool Economics

Can quality preschool learning for Michigan children be tied to a healthy economy? Early education proponents around the state believe it can. Michigan Nightlight’s Amy Kuras talks to the experts.

Arts and Community Life in Southwest Detroit

Southwest Detroit attracts people with its ethnic food options, its early 20th century residential architecture and, increasingly, for innovative learning projects. 

Kids in Tune

Kids in Tune is about more than teaching Kalamazoo youngsters music. It's about support, nurturing, joy and acquiring life skills through the learning of music skills.

Honoring Our Youth: A Starting Point to Success

Getting a GED isn't always so easy. Learn how the Honoring Our Youth program at Steepletown Neighborhood Services helps. 

A Case for Retention

A study by CEOs For Cities found that 58 percent of a region's economic health comes from the educational attainment of its residents. How does our region cultivate a culture that properly educates, trains and retains its talent?
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Yvonne Davis

Getting parents on board with literacy

Dr. Marijata Daniel-Echols

Seeing progress through the challenges

Judy Watson Olson

Working in collaboration with others

Carol Hofgartner

Leading and inspiring through art

Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh

Always putting the needs of vulnerable children first

Chris Sargent

Engaging the public in community solutions

Sarah Lenhoff

Standing up for what is right

Anji Phillips

Practicing the art of collective impact

Jason Lee

Preparing kids for college and careers

Susan K. Ledy

Turning reading skills into learning skills
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Lift Up Through Literacy

Believing that literacy begins at birth

Vulnerable Youth Project

Creating a youth-centered support network

Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative

Grass roots organizations make a difference in early childhood success

Education Trust - Midwest

Changing the course for Michigan K-12 education.

School Success Partnership

Advocating for northeast Michigan kids

Youth Services Work Group

Removing barriers for vulnerable kids

The Little Engineer That Could

Creating future engineers starting in kindergarten

Community Literacy Initiative

Improving literacy for all ages

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Breaking down barriers to learning

Place-Based Stewardship Education Initiative

Educating young environmental stewards
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