Free Wonderschool platform will help Michigan families find childcare faster
Scheduled to launch early 2027, the platform will connect parents to available childcare and preschool spaces with one application.
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Childcare workforce crisis fuels push for wage reforms
Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.
Three years of Bearcat Advantage: How Battle Creek’s free-college program is changing students’ plans
Three years after launching the Bearcat Advantage, Battle Creek Public Schools is seeing higher graduation rates and more students planning to attend four-year colleges, while the district works to make college more accessible.
Is PreK for All meeting its goals?
Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K.
Michigan’s free universal pre-K program could serve 70,000 4-year-olds this school year
Launched in 2023, PreK for All now has no income qualifications.
COVID kids and mental health: How are pandemic littles doing today?
Mental health challenges have surfaced but kids also benefited from increased family time and less hectic schedules.
How public libraries instill literacy in littles
Libraries' children’s programming builds kindergarten readiness and a lifelong love for reading.
The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
How a Kalamazoo startup is using AI to rethink the way students take tests
A Kalamazoo startup's AI-powered platform delivers instant test feedback, helping teachers save time and personalize learning.
Garden of Dreams Preschool and Childcare Center takes root in a new location in Battle Creek
Garden of Dreams Preschool and Childcare Center has opened a new, expanded location in Battle Creek through a public-private partnership aimed at increasing access to quality childcare and strengthening the local workforce and economy.
Childcare workforce crisis fuels push for wage reforms
Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.
Three years of Bearcat Advantage: How Battle Creek’s free-college program is changing students’ plans
Three years after launching the Bearcat Advantage, Battle Creek Public Schools is seeing higher graduation rates and more students planning to attend four-year colleges, while the district works to make college more accessible.
Is PreK for All meeting its goals?
Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K.
Michigan’s free universal pre-K program could serve 70,000 4-year-olds this school year
Launched in 2023, PreK for All now has no income qualifications.
COVID kids and mental health: How are pandemic littles doing today?
Mental health challenges have surfaced but kids also benefited from increased family time and less hectic schedules.
How public libraries instill literacy in littles
Libraries' children’s programming builds kindergarten readiness and a lifelong love for reading.
The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
How a Kalamazoo startup is using AI to rethink the way students take tests
A Kalamazoo startup's AI-powered platform delivers instant test feedback, helping teachers save time and personalize learning.
Garden of Dreams Preschool and Childcare Center takes root in a new location in Battle Creek
Garden of Dreams Preschool and Childcare Center has opened a new, expanded location in Battle Creek through a public-private partnership aimed at increasing access to quality childcare and strengthening the local workforce and economy.
