At 11 years old, this author is helping kids see themselves in his stories
The 11-year-old isn’t much older than many of his audiences, but to them he represents something bigger — proof that their ideas matter and their dreams are within reach.
Michigan
How these two physicians are saving the bedtime story
Dennis and Archer, both Black doctors and authors in their own right, have used the trajectories of their careers to serve as representation for the generations coming after them.
The quiet engine behind the work: CMH support services
Support services are the connective tissue between operational systems and the clinicians who provide care.
Parent feedback shaping literacy pilot for littles with special needs
How a Kent County alliance centers parents in developing literacy strategies for their kids.
Recast Leaders aim to revitalize local economies
This Recast City program has worked with more than 200 cities in 44 states over the past 11 years.
Home-based providers call for flexibility as Michigan expands Pre-K for All
Home-based providers could be significant to making Pre-K for All available to more children.
Fewer options, fuller ERs: The behavioral health fallout of Medicaid cuts
MHA advocates for state funding that preserves behavioral health care and keeps rural hospitals open.
Marine City wayfinding project launches action plan for economic growth
New wayfinding signage will connect four business districts and help boost the local economy.
From Forest to Pharmacy: Researchers explore maple sap as a lifeline for cancer survivors
Researchers in the U.P., Michigan and beyond are looking into potential health applications for maple sap.
