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A Focus On Education

Arts and Community Life in Southwest Detroit

Amy Kuras Monday, May 13, 2013
Southwest Detroit attracts people with its ethnic food options, its early 20th century residential architecture and, increasingly, for innovative learning projects. 

Kids in Tune

Zinta Aistars Sunday, April 28, 2013
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

Marla R. Miller Monday, April 22, 2013
Getting a GED isn't always so easy. Learn how the Honoring Our Youth program at Steepletown Neighborhood Services helps. 

A Case for Retention

Amy Kuras Monday, April 15, 2013
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?

Opinion: School Success for All

Melinda Clynes Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Can we turn dismal statistical projections and empty rhetoric around education into constructive dialog and real cooperation? Vulnerable kids in Michigan and Detroit give us inspiration to try.

Academic Rigor, Commitment Make Cristo Rey Tick

Amy Kuras Saturday, March 16, 2013
This Catholic college prep high school in Southwest Detroit stresses an eight year educational arc -- four at Cristo Rey and four more at the university level -- as its measure of success. 
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People

Carol Hofgartner

Melinda Clynes Monday, May 13, 2013
Leading and inspiring through art

Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh

Kelle Barr Saturday, April 27, 2013
Always putting the needs of vulnerable children first

Chris Sargent

Kelle Barr Monday, April 22, 2013
Engaging the public in community solutions

Sarah Lenhoff

Melinda Clynes Monday, April 22, 2013
Standing up for what is right

Anji Phillips

Kelle Barr Monday, April 15, 2013
Practicing the art of collective impact

Jason Lee

Karen Koblin Saturday, April 06, 2013
Preparing kids for college and careers

Susan K. Ledy

Juliet Bennett Rylah Monday, March 25, 2013
Turning reading skills into learning skills

Dr. Leonard Seawood

Kelle Barr Sunday, March 24, 2013
Developing a compelling vision for students

Ethan Lowenstein

Melinda Clynes Saturday, March 16, 2013
Developing environmental leaders

Sabrina Corbin

Kelle Barr Saturday, February 16, 2013
Healing and helping
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Programs

Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative

Kelle Barr Saturday, April 27, 2013
Grass roots organizations make a difference in early childhood success

Education Trust - Midwest

Melinda Clynes Monday, April 22, 2013
Changing the course for Michigan K-12 education.

School Success Partnership

Neil Moran Monday, April 15, 2013
Advocating for northeast Michigan kids

Youth Services Work Group

Kelle Barr Monday, April 15, 2013
Removing barriers for vulnerable kids

The Little Engineer That Could

Karen Koblin Saturday, April 06, 2013
Creating future engineers starting in kindergarten

Community Literacy Initiative

Juliet Bennett Rylah Monday, March 25, 2013
Improving literacy for all ages

think.respect.

Kelle Barr Sunday, March 24, 2013
Breaking down barriers to learning

Place-Based Stewardship Education Initiative

Melinda Clynes Saturday, March 16, 2013
Educating young environmental stewards

UM School of Natural Resources and Environment

Michigan Nightlight Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Working towards a sustainable society

Starr Suspension Center

Kelle Barr Monday, February 11, 2013
Resolving issues to get suspended kids back on track
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