Jonathan Shead, Author at One Detroit

Teachers Talk: How Educators Are Grappling with Shortages, Demands

Nov 18, 2021

Teaching has always been a challenging job, but today’s educators are leaving the profession in droves. With fewer educators on deck, districts have been forced to make decisions that have an impact on children’s education. As teachers grapple with some of the most challenging years of their career, providing for children’s academic, social and emotional needs, One Detroit’s Christy McDonald sat down with two local teachers to get educated on the challenges they continue to face.

A Breakthrough for Local Foods? Meijer’s Rivertown Market Goes Local

Nov 18, 2021

Grocery store shelf space can be tough to come by for local and regional food producers. Meijer’s latest Rivertown Market has made the search for food entrepreneurs easier by dedicating shelf space for their local products. Offering local food and produce may be the next big trend for grocery stores, but the question remains: how can these local food producers scale up, build their brand, and deliver to more stores? Bill Kubota checks in with these Detroit entrepreneurs and meets a few more.

11/11/21: COVID313 – COVID-19 Booster Shots, Veteran’s Day Tribute, Child Tax Credits

Nov 11, 2021

This Week’s COVID313 Town Hall Features: COVID-19 booster shots are ready for the public, but is...

11/04/21: COVID313 – COVID Long-Haulers, Vaccines for Children

Nov 4, 2021

This Week’s COVID313 Town Hall Features: COVID-19 vaccines for children are now available, but do...

10/28/21: COVID313 – Impact of COVID on Schools, Food Security, Booster Shots

Oct 28, 2021

This Week’s COVID313 Town Hall Features: Almost two years into the pandemic, what has been...

10/21/21: COVID313 – Election Day Safety, Halloween Safety, Student Advocacy

Oct 21, 2021

Is your family gearing up for Halloween, but have concerns about COVID and other risks this year? And do you plan to vote at the polls this upcoming November? Join the COVID313 Town Hall and hear how to stay safe when going out this fall.