Michigan Nightlight

Michigan Nightlight is a series of stories about the programs and people that positively impact the lives of Michigan kids. It is made possible with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Read more stories from around the state at Michigan Nightlight or subscribe to the monthly newsletter here.

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Feature Story Farm to school Southwest Michigan

Driven entrepreneurs, transgender kids, and healthy food systems: Best of Michigan Nightlight 2016

Melinda ClynesThursday, January 12, 2017
Feature Story Good Food 1 Second Wave - Michigan

What a rock star and epidemiologist have in common

Melinda ClynesThursday, November 3, 2016
Feature Story Battle Creek Math and Science Center Southwest Michigan

Battle Creek Math and Science Center inspires youth to reach their potential

Chris KillianThursday, September 29, 2016
Feature Story Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Teen Leaders in the Arts participants Egypt Kyles, Karen Pacheco, Emmanuel Zavala, Antonio Jaimes, and Edgar Jaimes. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Leading through the arts: Teens across the state are transforming Michigan’s creative landscape

Justin FarrarWednesday, September 28, 2016
Feature Story New Harvest Preschool Southwest Michigan

New Harvest preschool creates a place where little ones can learn

Mark WedelThursday, August 25, 2016
Feature Story jj-list Metromode - Metro Detroit

Juice Bar unites Grosse Pointe and Detroit kids around healthy food

Melinda ClynesThursday, June 9, 2016
Development News greeningmacomb Metromode - Metro Detroit

Effort to green up urban Macomb County takes root

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 12, 2016
Feature Story Walter Landberg Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Private school, public issues: A conversation with Walter Landberg

Jeff MeyersWednesday, May 11, 2016
Development News listlakenorcentra Metromode - Metro Detroit

Rochester College park project seeks artist submissions

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 28, 2016
Development News Students from Interlochen Arts Academy visit Detroit - via MCACA Facebook page Metromode - Metro Detroit

Local arts and culture organizations receive grants for work with young people

MJ GalbraithSaturday, April 16, 2016
Feature Story Hematite Packs 2 UPword - UP

Helping hungry kids one Power Pack at a time

Kerry LucasFriday, April 15, 2016
Feature Story Foreign language immersion class at Aux Petits Soins - Photo Dave Trumpie Capital Gains - Lansing

Lansing's children engaging and connecting with language immersion programs

Allison SpoonerWednesday, April 6, 2016
Feature Story Driver Ken Moody places a child seat. Southwest Michigan

Great Start program works hard to make sure parents and children have a ride

Mark WedelThursday, February 18, 2016
Feature Story Kellogg Farm to School 4 Northern Michigan

Beyond farm-to-table meals: Bringing fresh food to Michigan's schools

Brian MartucciMonday, January 25, 2016
Feature Story Lead Southwest Michigan

Reporting methods mask the high lead levels of children in Kalamazoo's core city neighborhoods

Kathi ValeiiThursday, January 21, 2016
Feature Story John Birko supervises a student in the AAPS Homebuilding Class Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi

Washtenaw County's 5 most innovative high school classes

Patrick DunnWednesday, January 13, 2016
Feature Story An Art Road student Metromode - Metro Detroit

By teaching art in schools, Art Road helps Detroit kids find new paths to success

Melinda ClynesThursday, December 17, 2015
Feature Story A young Detroiter in the produce aisle Metromode - Metro Detroit

Fighting food insecurity in Detroit

Melinda ClynesThursday, September 10, 2015
Feature Story Teach For America Detroit's Danielle Stringer, Peter Grace, Kammy Webb and Latoya Asaya. UPword - UP

Why teacher diversity matters in Michigan

Veronica Gracia-WingWednesday, September 2, 2015
Feature Story GLCYD board of directors members Trevor Witty, left, and Hailee Petosky during GLCYD's RISE U.P. for Youth. UPword - UP

Area students turn social deficits into assets

Deb PascoeFriday, August 28, 2015
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