Ann Arbor publisher prints young people’s work through free workshop series
Local youth will see the fruits of their literary efforts in print soon, thanks to Ann Arbor-based publisher Dzanc Books.
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How ARPA funds helped Washtenaw County artists survive the COVID-19 pandemic
In April 2022, the city of Ann Arbor allocated $500,000 in relief for artists and arts organizations. Here are three of their stories.
Voices of Youth: Music education is pricey, but this Ann Arbor school is making it more accessible
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Tova Weiss examines the issue of accessibility in high school music education.
Corner Health Center, Ypsi schools partner to expand student mental health services
The Corner Health Center has deployed a nurse and a social worker to provide services through a new wellness center at Washtenaw International High School and Washtenaw International Middle Academy.
$5,000 in electric vehicle career training available through new Washtenaw County program
Washtenaw Community College in partnership with Michigan Works! Southeast is offering students new opportunities to gain skills and education for careers in mobility and electric vehicles.
Washtenaw County students receive $1m in free savings accounts – and another $2m is still available
My Future Fund, a Washtenaw County-wide savings account program for students, invested $1 million in 16,000 free college and career savings accounts in its first year.
Voices of Youth: How do Ypsi kids perceive their community?
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, Voices of Youth Freedom School project editor Aaron Foley reflects on what he learned about how Freedom School students perceive the Ypsilanti community.
Voices of Youth: Where are kids getting their news? (Hint: It’s not TikTok.)
During Concentrate’s Voices of Youth Freedom School summer program, we asked young participants where they get their news – and the results were surprising.
Mini-grants, social workers, video series support mental health in Washtenaw County schools
For the past five years, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District has worked alongside Washtenaw County Community Mental Health to offer more school-based behavioral health services.
U-M study: Entrepreneurs learn best from relatable experience, not business giants
New research from the University of Michigan shows that the framing of entrepreneur training programs plays a crucial role in their effectiveness.
How ARPA funds helped Washtenaw County artists survive the COVID-19 pandemic
In April 2022, the city of Ann Arbor allocated $500,000 in relief for artists and arts organizations. Here are three of their stories.
Voices of Youth: Music education is pricey, but this Ann Arbor school is making it more accessible
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Tova Weiss examines the issue of accessibility in high school music education.
Corner Health Center, Ypsi schools partner to expand student mental health services
The Corner Health Center has deployed a nurse and a social worker to provide services through a new wellness center at Washtenaw International High School and Washtenaw International Middle Academy.
$5,000 in electric vehicle career training available through new Washtenaw County program
Washtenaw Community College in partnership with Michigan Works! Southeast is offering students new opportunities to gain skills and education for careers in mobility and electric vehicles.
Washtenaw County students receive $1m in free savings accounts – and another $2m is still available
My Future Fund, a Washtenaw County-wide savings account program for students, invested $1 million in 16,000 free college and career savings accounts in its first year.
Voices of Youth: How do Ypsi kids perceive their community?
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, Voices of Youth Freedom School project editor Aaron Foley reflects on what he learned about how Freedom School students perceive the Ypsilanti community.
Voices of Youth: Where are kids getting their news? (Hint: It’s not TikTok.)
During Concentrate’s Voices of Youth Freedom School summer program, we asked young participants where they get their news – and the results were surprising.
Mini-grants, social workers, video series support mental health in Washtenaw County schools
For the past five years, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District has worked alongside Washtenaw County Community Mental Health to offer more school-based behavioral health services.
U-M study: Entrepreneurs learn best from relatable experience, not business giants
New research from the University of Michigan shows that the framing of entrepreneur training programs plays a crucial role in their effectiveness.
