A Focus On Enrichment Programs

SEEDS of Traverse City

Kelle Barr Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Northwest Michigan's SEEDS offers a wide range of services -- with an ecological and social justice bent -- including free afterschool programming for kids.

Clarkston Jr. High's Digital Blackboard

Patrick Dunn Saturday, April 06, 2013

What do mini laptops, video-streaming pencasts and Charlie Sheen have to do with academics? At Clarkston Junior High School, plenty. Algebra and statistics teacher Jeff Peariso has piloted a high-tech learning program for students, with exciting results.

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.

GRIL U Creates Leaders

Heidi Stukkie Monday, March 11, 2013

Teaching young adults how to be strong leaders is the key to transforming communities. A Grand Rapids nonprofit has a proven record for making this happen.

Repairing Detroit Through Restorative Practices

Melinda Clynes Saturday, February 16, 2013

Can using Restorative Practices with students be the key to building community in Detroit? We think the idea has merit.

Sustainability: The Next Generation

Matthew Piper Sunday, January 27, 2013

Detroit kids are into transformational change, getting turned on by green living science projects and taking positive ownership of their neighborhoods.