The program, which supports more than 5,000 students in 22 schools, has had its funding temporarily restored through summer 2026, following a national hold on nearly $7 billion in federal funding.
Global Detroit’s Global Entrepreneur in Residence program helps immigrant tech founders secure visas, build startups, and create jobs, fueling innovation and economic growth across Michigan’s expanding tech sector.
The annual, family-friendly celebration of local tech innovation and the talent driving it takes place Sept. 24-Oct. 3.
When President Donald Trump's administration announced possible cuts to federal education spending this year, research from Ypsilanti was cited to push back against the prospect of eliminating the Head Start early childhood education program for low-income families.
Featuring fresh and flexible vegetarian-focused fare in a welcoming, casual setting, the new restaurant is a fun and easy way to experience the talents of a five-time James Beard Award-nominated chef.
Ypsilanti's Frog Island Park will come alive with music, food, and community spirit as Fun Fest returns for its fifth year on Aug. 9, from noon to 9 p.m.
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity.
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity. Advocates and policy researchers attribute these shifts to the growing climate of fear among immigrant families in Michigan.
After two decades of nurturing young writers from a whimsical robot shop in Ann Arbor, the nonprofit 826michigan is relocating its headquarters to Ypsilanti in a move aimed at deepening impact and expanding access to literacy education.
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