Category: Education Clip
Bookstock returns for 20th year to support literacy in metro Detroit
The 20th annual Bookstock returns to Laurel Park Place in Livonia, Michigan on April 7-14, bringing with it nearly 400,000 used books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape, and vinyl records for sale. The community-driven initiative, organized entirely by volunteers, supports literacy education, including book clubs and poetry slams, and innovative programs like the Einstein Method in the Detroit metropolitan area and beyond.
Read MoreUniversity of Detroit Mercy launches STAR Center training facility for nursing students
A new research and training facility at the University of Detroit Mercy, the STAR Center, has opened to elevate the training of local nursing students. The 5,000-square-foot facility also serves as a hub for research and innovations. One Detroit contributor Daijah Moss visited the STAR Center and learn about its potential to enhance students’ readiness for the medical field.
Read MoreUpgraded education system needed to help grow Michigan’s population Skillman Foundation CEO Angelique Power says
One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson sat down with Angelique Power, President & CEO of The Skillman Foundation, to talk about the state of investment in education in Michigan and how that relates to growing its population. They also discuss the importance of opportunity and access to education and having adequate funding to implement these changes.
Read MoreFederal Pell Grants for prison inmates return, opening new possibilities for prison education programs
In Michigan, roughly 22% of the state’s formerly incarcerated population end up back behind bars, but education can have an impact on recidivism. One Detroit contributor Mario Bueno and senior producer BIll Kubota explore how two Michigan prison education programs are helping the incarcerated prepare for jobs when they’re released.
Read MoreMichigan’s battle against brain drain: Washtenaw Community College FAME program connects students to careers
Michigan lags behind the nation in college degree attainment, according to recent findings from the Citizens Research Council. Washtenaw Community College’s FAME program has been working to change that trajectory. One Detroit’s Will Glover visited WCC’s FAME program to explore how it connects students to careers in Michigan.
Read More10th Annual Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp offers educational opportunities rather than shopping sprees
In a bid to transform Black Friday from a day of shopping sprees to a day of educational empowerment, Gwen Thomas of Fresh Perspectives Seminars talks about the 10th annual Black Friday Scholarship Bootcamp on Nov. 24 in Detroit. She discusses her unique approach of encouraging families to shop for scholarships instead of retail bargains at the mall.
Read MoreMichigan’s higher education experts discuss college access, equity for communities of color
Some of Michigan’s top experts in higher education and diversity, equity, and inclusion address how Michigan can improve outcomes for young students of color and what Michigan’s institutions of higher education must do to diversify their admissions and ensure first-generation students have the support they need.
Read MoreNew law requires Michigan schools to teach consent, sexual assault awareness. One local organization already does that.
A new Michigan law has taken a significant step to raise awareness and prevent teen dating violence in schools. One Macomb County organization, Turning Point, has already started that training. One Detroit’s Bill Kubota takes viewers into the classroom at Dakota High School to see the training in action.
Read MoreMichigan’s higher education experts discuss college access, equity for communities of color
A sobering reality persists for many students from communities of color trying to enter one of...
Read MoreMichigan’s book ban battle: Navigating the controversy of literary censorship in metro Detroit
The contentious issue of books bans has taken center stage across the nation, and in Michigan it’s no different. Learn how libraries across metro Detroit have been impacted by book bans and where Michigan stands on the issue. Plus, a local parent shares her thoughts on literary censorship in schools, and more information on the Michigan Library Association’s Right to Read initiative.
Read MoreDetroit Public Schools’ progress report: Supt. Dr. Nikolai Vitti shares district updates as new school year begins
On the heels of The School at Marygrove’s successful first high school graduation and a new school year, Detroit Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti shares an update on the state of the district and what he’s prioritizing for the 2023-2024 school year.
Read MoreBrilliant Detroit announces new citywide summer literacy campaign to curb student learning loss
Brilliant Detroit announces a new citywide summer literacy campaign at its community hubs. Children and families can take part in reading activities, field trips and pop-up events designed to keep young kids engaged in the joy of reading.
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