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Metro Detroit schools see progress in reducing chronic absenteeism. Here’s how they’re doing it
Statewide chronic absenteeism rates remain above pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels, but Metro Detroit schools are tackling chronic absenteeism by removing barriers to attendance and creating enriching, fun school experiences for students.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Improved child care spaces building stronger beginnings for Detroit families
Stronger ECE Spaces is helping child care providers stabilize and improve facilities.
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.
Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
Head Start Parent Conference equips Michigan families for advocacy
One-day convening prepared families to advocate for the early childhood programs they depend on.
From past, present to future, Oak Park celebrates Black history year-round
Oak Park has a long history of celebrating diversity, from Black History Month to its pinnacle summer Juneteenth event.
Black Girls Do Science sparks a new generation of women in STEM
Bryne Berry, founder of Black Girls Do Science, created the nonprofit to expand access and representation, empowering and exposing girls of color to the STEM fields to reduce racial and gender gaps.
What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election
Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.
Metro Detroit schools see progress in reducing chronic absenteeism. Here’s how they’re doing it
Statewide chronic absenteeism rates remain above pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels, but Metro Detroit schools are tackling chronic absenteeism by removing barriers to attendance and creating enriching, fun school experiences for students.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Improved child care spaces building stronger beginnings for Detroit families
Stronger ECE Spaces is helping child care providers stabilize and improve facilities.
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.
Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
Head Start Parent Conference equips Michigan families for advocacy
One-day convening prepared families to advocate for the early childhood programs they depend on.
From past, present to future, Oak Park celebrates Black history year-round
Oak Park has a long history of celebrating diversity, from Black History Month to its pinnacle summer Juneteenth event.
Black Girls Do Science sparks a new generation of women in STEM
Bryne Berry, founder of Black Girls Do Science, created the nonprofit to expand access and representation, empowering and exposing girls of color to the STEM fields to reduce racial and gender gaps.
What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election
Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.
