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Voices of Youth: A climate change education law in Michigan?
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Battle Creek's Operation Fit teaches kids to move, play, and eat right
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YWCA helps children eat better so they learn better
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, February 22, 2018
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Healthcare: 'Not a matter of left or right; a matter of right and wrong'
Kathi Valeii
Thursday, June 15, 2017
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Battle Creek is ahead of the curve in addressing childhood trauma
Theresa Coty-O'Neil
Thursday, April 20, 2017
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Paper produced at WMU used in 'drinkable book' could provide clean water for millions
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
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Cafe classroom open for business at Bronson Healthy Living Campus
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
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Thursday, June 23, 2016
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How the state's action supporting LGBTQ students could impact kids in Kalamazoo
Kathi Valeii
Thursday, May 5, 2016
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Healthy foods in Kalamazoo schools: How you can help
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Thursday, March 17, 2016
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