Education

Coverage of schools from kindergarten through higher education, including trade and online training, and childcare.

An 826michigan writing tutoring session at Beezy's in Ypsilanti in 2013.

Nonprofit 826michigan moves to Ypsi with plans to create 25,000 new writers by 2030

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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SBAM Nurture Benefits program enhances compensation for child care providers

The Small Business Association of Michigan Nurture Benefits will expand access to health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings for Michigan's child care providers.  

Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support

AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan. 

Skyline High School's Environmental Sustainability Club.
What happens to AAPS’ recyclables? Students take action to counter an old rumor

Ann Arbor Public Schools students have likely heard that the district doesn't recycle. While this may hold true to a certain extent, there might be more behind the issue than they realize. Student writer Anna Birchok digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth program.

A postcard from the early 1900s depicting a dairy wagon owned by the Ann Arbor- and Pittsfield Township-based McCalla family. It is one of thousands of postcards to be digitized in a new database.
U-M library digitizes a century of Michigan postcards, from 1840s on

Featuring locations across the state and dating from the 1840s to the mid-20th century, the 66,470 postcards document personal family moments, local news events, towns that no longer exist, and social changes.

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. 

Alijah Braatz is a student in Washtenaw Community College's automotive CTE program.
WCC offers high school students opportunity to try future careers firsthand through CTE programs

Washtenaw County students can pursue career prospects in career and technical education programs available through Washtenaw Community College.

Mohammed Shawls and Dawn Kotcher participating in the Summer Challenge at YDL's Michigan Avenue branch.
Ypsi library offers social services, Summer Challenge, youth performance opportunity this summer

From the eighth annual Summer Challenge to free meals, mutual aid programs, and teen-led music showcases, the Ypsilanti District Library offers a full slate of free programming.

Students prepare food in Huron High School's Culinary and Hospitality class.
Huron High students get real-world kitchen experience through Culinary and Hospitality program

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Audra Ambrozaitis looks into how students are getting culinary career experience through Huron High School's Culinary and Hospitality program.

The 2024 Ann Arbor Art Fair.
Culinary art gallery, kids’ art collecting club among new attractions at 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair

The Ann Arbor Art Fair, returning July 17-19, will span 30 downtown blocks with nearly 1,000 artists and new interactive experiences for all ages.

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