Youth & Education

Planet Smilez program gives students hands-on dental career experience

Indiana University hosted the one-day Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium. The mobile program next heads to Michigan universities, expanding students’ exposure to dental careers through hands-on experiences.

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Detroit Schools Health Hubs
How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs

Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.

A meeting of the Fostering Futures advisory council.
It’s hard for foster kids to get the health care they need, but this project is working to change that

A Grand Valley State University project is working to create an integrated mobile care team to serve foster kids' complex health needs.

Michigan Health Council: Collaborations urgently needed to strengthen Michigan’s health care workforce

The Michigan Health Council facilitates collaborations and shares solutions that build the state's health care workforce.

This week, we wrap up the More For Memphis series and take a look at all of the focus areas that were addressed throughout the plan's creation. 
Wrapping up the More For Memphis series as the plan is set in motion

This week, we wrap up the More For Memphis series and take a look at all of the focus areas that were addressed throughout the plan's creation. 

“King Day is a time to honor Dr. King’s profound legacy and his dream of the Beloved Community,” says Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum.
National Civil Rights Museum plans King Day celebrations around big 60th anniversary year

“King Day is a time to honor Dr. King’s profound legacy and his dream of the Beloved Community,” says Dr. Russell Wigginton, President of the National Civil Rights Museum.

UofM researchers win grant to bring more ESL teachers to MSCS schools

“The emphasis of this grant is on increasing bilingualism, as research shows that being bilingual improves cognitive processing, makes the brain more resilient to damage and the effects of aging, and contributes to increasing the GDP of the country,“ says Thrush.

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Latest federal accountability reports show improvements at these MSCS schools

"This recognition proves that the hard work of our teachers, staff, students, and families is paying off,” says Board Member Tamarques Porter.

This week, we learn more about the implementation partners that will help carry out the on-the-ground work of the More for Memphis plan.
More For Memphis announces implementation partners

This week, we learn more about the implementation partners that will help carry out the on-the-ground work of the More for Memphis plan.

A ribbon-cutting for Memphis' latest Storybook Trail is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Ribbon-cutting planned for new Storybook Trail at Memphis Botanic Garden

“The Storybook Trail program creates an enriching learning experience by combining literacy with physical activity, allowing children to connect with books while exploring the outdoors," says James Pond, GELF president and CEO.

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