Community comes out to celebrate groundbreaking of sensory playground in Raleigh
The latest in innovative playground trends, sensory playgrounds encourage students to interact with each other, and promote curiosity, discovery, and creativity.
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2nd annual STEAMFest aims to inspire the next generation of students — and have fun while doing it
“STEAM subjects are not only an important element in the education of our young people, but a crucial hiring need for both Memphis businesses and nonprofits,” says Kevin Thompson, Executive Director of MoSH.
Michigan schools expand mental health services in wake of Oxford school shooting
Oxford Community Schools have introduced a host of new mental health supports – even as the state of Michigan itself prepares to make an unprecedented investment in school-based mental health services.
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Mi STEM Forward Program Leads the Way for Student Success
Michigan is leading the way in diverse mobility technologies. The University Research Corridor is an alliance of the state’s three leading research institutions, dedicated to driving the regional economy. Through the Michigan STEM Forward program, students are connecting with STEM-focused internships at some of the state’s leading innovative companies.
Grand Rapids offers nation’s only safe recreation center for immunocompromised kids
Children with weakened immune systems can play and learn without fear at the Children's Healing Center – and their families can find support as well.
Entrepreneurship residency program gives Memphis youth a leg up on path to starting a business
“We came up with this residency where we work with two to three students each semester, giving them studio space and stipends to purchase materials to make their goods,” says Abby Phillips, executive director and co-founder of Arrow Creative.
LITE Memphis receives $450K grant to expand entrepreneur program for Memphis youth
“We know the work we do creates lasting impact,” says Audrey Willis, LITE Memphis Board President.
Michigan programs aim to prevent preschool expulsions, reducing lifelong harmful effects
Some early childhood professionals use the term "preschool to prison pipeline" to describe the way preschool and daycare expulsions and suspensions rock children's lives.
Kids on autism spectrum get physical activity, nutrition support through Detroit program
PLANE, short for Physical Literacy and Nutrition Education, offers adaptive strategies to get kids moving, as well as a nutrition curriculum that shares ways to introduce kids to healthier foods.
Photos: Visiting Mike Minnis and his urban farm and garden in Orange Mound
Photographer Brandon Dill visited Mike Minnis, projects coordinator of Landmark Training Development Company, as part of our series on Environmental Justice.
2nd annual STEAMFest aims to inspire the next generation of students — and have fun while doing it
“STEAM subjects are not only an important element in the education of our young people, but a crucial hiring need for both Memphis businesses and nonprofits,” says Kevin Thompson, Executive Director of MoSH.
Michigan schools expand mental health services in wake of Oxford school shooting
Oxford Community Schools have introduced a host of new mental health supports – even as the state of Michigan itself prepares to make an unprecedented investment in school-based mental health services.
Partner Partner Content Mi STEM Forward Program Leads the Way for Student Success
Michigan is leading the way in diverse mobility technologies. The University Research Corridor is an alliance of the state’s three leading research institutions, dedicated to driving the regional economy. Through the Michigan STEM Forward program, students are connecting with STEM-focused internships at some of the state’s leading innovative companies.
Grand Rapids offers nation’s only safe recreation center for immunocompromised kids
Children with weakened immune systems can play and learn without fear at the Children's Healing Center – and their families can find support as well.
Entrepreneurship residency program gives Memphis youth a leg up on path to starting a business
“We came up with this residency where we work with two to three students each semester, giving them studio space and stipends to purchase materials to make their goods,” says Abby Phillips, executive director and co-founder of Arrow Creative.
LITE Memphis receives $450K grant to expand entrepreneur program for Memphis youth
“We know the work we do creates lasting impact,” says Audrey Willis, LITE Memphis Board President.
Michigan programs aim to prevent preschool expulsions, reducing lifelong harmful effects
Some early childhood professionals use the term "preschool to prison pipeline" to describe the way preschool and daycare expulsions and suspensions rock children's lives.
Kids on autism spectrum get physical activity, nutrition support through Detroit program
PLANE, short for Physical Literacy and Nutrition Education, offers adaptive strategies to get kids moving, as well as a nutrition curriculum that shares ways to introduce kids to healthier foods.
Photos: Visiting Mike Minnis and his urban farm and garden in Orange Mound
Photographer Brandon Dill visited Mike Minnis, projects coordinator of Landmark Training Development Company, as part of our series on Environmental Justice.
