West Michigan students spread kindness by joining Positive Affirmations initiative
A group of West Michigan students launches an initiative promoting kindness, combating bullying, and creating National Positive Affirmations Day in schools.
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“It was my safe place”: Walker mayor leads push for library expansion
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Building better AI: West Michigan consortium focuses on trust, transparency, and design
As AI use increases, a federally funded Grand Valley University consortium will promote ethical, workforce-focused innovation.
Health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
Hope Starts Here stabilizing early childhood services in wake of policy changes
Long-term perspective keeps Hope Starts Here imperatives relevant despite policy changes.
On Ada library’s ‘golden’ birthday, Amy Van Andel reflects on its origins, possibilities
Amy Van Andel looks back on her role in building Ada’s library, inspired by family, community needs, and a lifelong love of reading.
The early childhood models in other states inspiring Michigan policy advocates
Michigan is making meaningful strides to advance early childhood education but could make even more by looking to other states' models.
Tech volunteers inspire students through hands-on classroom coding lessons
West Michigan tech professionals visit 52 classrooms, teaching coding basics and inspiring elementary students to explore future careers in computer science.
First generation Burmese children “Catching the Dream” in Calhoun County
Early learning center reflects children’s home languages, cultural practices, and supports first-generation families.
How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs
Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.
“It was my safe place”: Walker mayor leads push for library expansion
Walker invests more than $20 million in library expansion that Mayor Gary Carey Jr. says will produce lifelong impact for its patrons and meet growing community needs.
Building better AI: West Michigan consortium focuses on trust, transparency, and design
As AI use increases, a federally funded Grand Valley University consortium will promote ethical, workforce-focused innovation.
Health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
Hope Starts Here stabilizing early childhood services in wake of policy changes
Long-term perspective keeps Hope Starts Here imperatives relevant despite policy changes.
On Ada library’s ‘golden’ birthday, Amy Van Andel reflects on its origins, possibilities
Amy Van Andel looks back on her role in building Ada’s library, inspired by family, community needs, and a lifelong love of reading.
The early childhood models in other states inspiring Michigan policy advocates
Michigan is making meaningful strides to advance early childhood education but could make even more by looking to other states' models.
Tech volunteers inspire students through hands-on classroom coding lessons
West Michigan tech professionals visit 52 classrooms, teaching coding basics and inspiring elementary students to explore future careers in computer science.
First generation Burmese children “Catching the Dream” in Calhoun County
Early learning center reflects children’s home languages, cultural practices, and supports first-generation families.
How one school system bridges the care gap with innovative Health Hubs
Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.
