Kids and Education

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley (in red tie) joins SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Amanda Mattila and residents during a Fresh Conversations session at Hasselbring Senior Center in Flint.

Greater Flint Health Coalition + SNAP-Ed = a healthier community

The GFHC has added two new programs that will encourage and support Flint residents in eating healthy and moving more.

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Participants in the GEARup2GROW program take a tour of 100K Ideas inside of Ferris Wheel in downtown Flint.
New youth program in Flint aims to transform mindsets and empower communities

We celebrate the failures and learn from them, responsibility gives us purpose.” The GEARup2GROW program aims to teach the youth of Flint the G.E.A.R. concepts of Growth Mindset, Empathy, Action, and Responsibility.

Scott Hutchins, school mental health and Medicaid consultant for the Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services.
Michigan schools adopt new software to expand mental health services

All 56 of the state's ISDs now have access to a software product for managing behavioral health referrals, screenings, treatment plans, and more.

Students work together to install the Hostile Terrain 94 (HT94) exhibit on display at Flint Farmers' Market.
Hostile Terrain 94 exhibit honors thousands of migrants through art and awareness

The HT94 art display at Flint Farmers’ Market raises awareness about migrants who lost their lives crossing the Sonoran Desert from the mid-90s to 2019. 

“The instructors are great, they walk you through everything to make sure you do it safely.” - Josie Anderson, UM-Flint student, pictured here working with FIA glass programs manager Brent Swanson.
How the FIA’s facilities are exposing UM-Flint students to the wonders of glassworking

The Glass Studios at the Flint Institute of Art provides an open space and opportunity for education, teamwork, and creativity.

Natasha Thomas takes in the scenery at Buckham Gallery located in downtown Flint.
Introducing Buckham Gallery’s 2nd Writer In Residence: Natasha Thomas

"The truer you are to your voice, the people that you’re supposed to find, find you." Flint native Natasha Thomas becomes Buckham Gallery’s 2nd Writer In Residence.

An abandoned classroom inside of Flint Central Highschool on September 14, 2021. Flint Central High School closed its doors in June 2009.
Flint’s community model for schools swept the nation but is now a forgotten relic

Flintside photo-journalist Jenifer Veloso takes a deep dive into the origin of Flint's community model for schools and gives an inside look at the ruins of schools left behind in the city.

Food Navigators deliver healthy food to the people

While many farmers' markets draw people to their location to buy local fresh fruits and vegetables, Amy St. Germain takes the farmers market to the people.

Lydia Taylor is a finalist in the Breakthrough Junior College Competition (BJCC) which could win her $250,000 in scholarship money.
“Don’t be afraid to try what you like:” Flint Teen is preparing to be the next science media star

"Don’t be afraid to try what you like:" Lydia Taylor is a finalist in the Breakthrough Junior College Competition (BJCC) which could win her $250,000 in scholarship money.

Percy Whitmore during his book event at Comma Bookstore in September.
Flint native discusses “sharing the keys” on The Ray Podcast

"I want this to be a consistent, everyday, successful thing you can execute every day."

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