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Head Start and similar programs build academic skills as well as social and emotional strengths. 

60 years of Head Start. What’s next?

As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, resilience, and long-term impact. 

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Flint Youth Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with film screenings, workshops, panels, and a red-carpet awards ceremony.
Flint Youth Film Festival marks 10 years of uplifting young local filmmakers

The Flint Youth Film Festival is gearing up to celebrate its 10th anniversary from July 17-20. The festival will feature film screenings, workshops, panels, and a red-carpet awards ceremony.

Inside Acceleration Tutoring Center hopes to fill learning gaps and increase success both in and out of the classroom.
Inside Acceleration Tutoring Center offers after-school programs to fill gaps in learning

Inside Acceleration Tutoring Center, a new nonprofit after-school enrichment education center, hopes to fill learning gaps and increase success both in and out of the classroom.

Rx Kids has provided for the Wright family stability during an unpredictable time.
More than a stipend: Rx Kids is transforming childhood beginnings

Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional cash prescription program for pregnant people and infants, provides financial support to every eligible family within a geographic area, no income requirements, no strings attached. Families receive a one-time $1,500 payment during pregnancy and $500 per month during the baby’s first year of life.  

Genesee Intermediate School District is set to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 22 at 10:00 AM to celebrate the reopening of Summerfield Early Childhood Education Center.
GISD hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Summerfield Early Childhood Center’s reopening

Genesee Intermediate School District is set to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 22 at 10:00 AM to celebrate the reopening of Summerfield Early Childhood Education Center.  

All Gods Children Developmental Learning Center plans to be certified by  Michigan’s free PreK for All program by fall of 2025.
Detroit early education center preparing littles for “the next phase in life” despite challenges

All of Gods Children Developmental Learning Center in Detroit exemplifies the need for addressing early education professionals low wages and the need for increased state child care subsidies.

PreK for All ensures that every 4-year-old in Michigan has access to a high-quality preschool experience, regardless of income.
“A lifeline for families,” PreK for All expands access and raises expectations

Enrollment in PreK for All is now open for all families, no matter their income. The program operates across a mixed delivery system, including local school districts, public charter schools, private child care providers, Head Start programs, and community-based organizations.    

No-cost pre-K for all Michigan 4-year-olds enrolling for 2025-26 school year

QA with Jeffrey Capizzano, Policy Equity Group, on the implementation of Pre-K for All no-cost preschool for Michigan 4-year-olds.

The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS.
Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.

Autism can be a very isolating. AAoM shares and hosts events that are relevant to the autism community.
Welcome Kit helps Michiganders navigate autism resources and support

AAoM Welcome Kits provide a broad yet concise overview of AAoM’s roster of services. Available in two versions — one for families raising autistic children and autistic adults and another for professionals serving the autistic clients — Welcome Kits extend a warm handshake that welcomes them to AAoM’s services.

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