Kids and Education

Innovation News Students work in a lab at WCC.
Innovation News Economists Donald Grimes (center) and Dr. Gabriel Ehrlich (right) present the 40th annual Washtenaw County Economic Outlook report.
Longform At an April 21 meeting at Eastern Michigan University, attendees wrote concerns about the future of school funding on sticky notes, grouping similar concerns together.
Development News "Kohn Park will bring a much-needed gathering space to the heart of Sawyer—celebrating community, creativity and connection,” says David Bunte, Chikaming Township Supervisor.
Development News "Our goal is to receive submissions from every county in Michigan," said Lindsay Lights, chair of the Michigan Big Tree Hunt.
Feature Story Beth Binder List Image
Longform Sean Brandon Jr. coaching All About Speed Track Club members at the YCHS track.
Innovation News A trial run for the Traveling Sound Museum event at Ypsilanti Community Middle School last year.
Feature Story Small-Steve-Potter

Career tech program tackles skilled trades labor shortage


Longform Open Roads

Open Roads, Kalamazoo's bike hub, moving and growing


In The News R.I.S.E.
Development News “This is more than a redevelopment — it’s a rebirth,” says Southfield Mayor Dr. Ken Siver.
Innovation News Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor.
Feature Story The Spotted Lanternfly.
Feature Story SMALL-Restorative-Justice

Students learn empathy and justice through real stories


Feature Story Carla Flanders will sign copies of “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections, at two upcoming events.
Partner Content SCCCMH's 2025 Creative Arts High School Contest's Best in Show: Be Kind to Your Mind by Ella Vokes (10th grade) at Yale High School.

The Power of Creativity: How engaging in the arts promotes mental wellness


Feature Story New Law and Public Safety program at St. Clair County's RESA's TEC to launch this fall.
Innovation News Wilson Marine Brighton aprentice Brad Tyler.
Feature Story K-6 youth at the Voices of Youth listening session.

Voices of Youth with the YMCA: Giving local kids a chance to be heard