Kids and Education

Amid challenges, the Athletic Factory continues to support student-athletes on and off the court

This type of outlet has always been necessary, but I see it now more than ever with our community coming out of strict lockdown. Our youth have had nothing to do outside of video games, and indoor activities, which has hurt their social skills and social circles. These are both paramount for school-age children.   

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Left to right, students Goddess Smith and Louisa Stuhee; facilitator Angela Knight; and students Connor Sabo-LaPorte, Jaylin Wilson, and Elvin Sahijdak at the first youth data collection meeting for the One Love Symposium.
Washtenaw County-based symposium to create certification path for human services professionals

The One Love Symposium aims to design a professional certification based on community feedback about how teachers, health care workers, police officers, and others can better do their jobs.

EMU aviation program coordinator Jerard Delaney with a new flight simulator.
EMU improves student opportunities through community and industry partnerships

EMU's recent collaborations include efforts to help frontline workers earn degrees, get seniors connected to technology, and provide more opportunities for aviation students.

HighScope President Dr. Alejandra Barraza.
Ypsilanti’s HighScope Educational Research Foundation adds partners, more students this school year

Although it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, HighScope's demonstration preschool is coming back this fall stronger than before due to a partnership with Ann Arbor-based Gretchen's House.

Ann Arbor's Main Street in 1874.
Ann Arbor District Library announces major project to celebrate Ann Arbor’s bicentennial

Over the course of the city's bicentennial in 2024, the library will release 200 pieces of content focused on the city's history, including articles, documentaries, podcasts, illustrations, musical recordings, and animations.

Skyler and Krista Assman.
Respite care provides a much-needed break from caregiving for parents of kids with disabilities

Temporary respite care is vital for many parents to take a break from 24/7 caregiving – but it can also be challenging to find.

John E Lawrence.
Ann Arbor and Ypsi arts venues gear up for return to in-person events

We checked in with several arts presenters in Washtenaw County to hear about their respective plans to return to something more like "normal."

A solstice event at North Star Reach in 2019.
Grant allows Pinckney camp for youth with serious illnesses to offer year-round remote programming

North Star Reach has been awarded a $56,380 grant from Generator Z, a teen-led ideas lab launched by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation in 2020.

Dr. Angie Williams-Chehmani.
“Mom-preneurs”: Ypsi women balance small businesses with motherhood

We chatted with several women in the greater Ypsilanti area who are juggling motherhood and running a business.

Ayesha Nadeem.
YDL’s Teen Advisory Group wins $24,000 grant to expand teen subscription pack program

Group members had already been creating packets of free take-home activities and conversational ice-breakers since January. Now they're planning to expand the program, reach more teens, and provide paid internships.

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