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New Education Town Hall Video PDF Print E-mail

Posted 3-10-10

The Center for Michigan in cooperation with Public Sector Consultants hosted another successful public policy town hall on March 10, 2010 at the Eagle Eye Golf Club in East Lansing.

 More than 300 people attended the forum, which was designed to get citizens more involved in statewide issues, mingle with decision makers, and help set a solutions-oriented policy agenda. 

The event featured The Center's interactive "clicker" voting technology and focused audience members on the kinds of long-term education policy choices 10,000 people have deliberated in nearly 500 statewide Community Conversations since fall 2007, including:
 
Performance: What is the return for Michigan's investments in pre-school, K-12, and higher education?
 
Funding & Affordability: How much should Michigan invest in pre-school, K-12, and higher education programs? What more can be done to assure affordable access to all levels of education?
 
Innovation:  What additional innovative steps can Michigan take to best prepare students to participate in Michigan's transforming economy?

Michigan's Children President & CEO Jack Kresnak was among a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan, Kalamazoo Valley Community College President Marilyn Schlack, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan President David Hecker, State Rep. Tim Melton (Chair of the House Education Committee), VP of Government Relations for the University of Michigan Cynthia Wilbanks, and Early Childhood Investment Corp. President Judy Samelson.

View video of the forum at www.youtube.com/michiganschildren.

For more information, go to www.thecenterformichigan.net 

 
Child Abuse Rally March 23 PDF Print E-mail

Posted 3-5-2010

A Pinwheels for Prevention rally will be held March 23 at the state Capitol to kick-off Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.

 The event, held on Prevention Awareness Day and hosted by the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund (CTF) with the collaborative support and endorsement from the Michigan Coalition for Children and Families and Parenting Awareness Michigan, is a great way to show unified support for the children and families of Michigan.  As it is at the Capitol, it also provides an opportunity for stakeholders to visit their state senators and representatives.

The rally will begin at Noon at the Capitol. After the rally portion of the event, attendees will then walk to the traffic circle at Washington and Michigan Avenues where they will “plant” a pinwheel garden in support of child abuse and neglect prevention.  The pinwheel represents children and families served by child abuse prevention programs in Michigan.  Media will be invited.

Last year, 29,401 children were abused or neglected in Michigan.  That's 81 a day.  

View or download the event flyer for sharing

 

 
Save the Date! Michigan: A Statewide Dialogue on Disparity, Youth & Prosperity PDF Print E-mail

Posted 3-4-2010

The disparity in outcomes for youth has serious consequences for the collective well-being of Michigan.

When youth fail to succeed, Michigan fails to succeed. Now, more than ever, we need young people to be creative thinkers and problem-solvers.

Join us for this important conversation. Learn about emerging initiatives to tackle racial inequity and social injustice head-on.

We will be talking about the potential of our youth and actions we can take to ensure Michigan becomes a model of opportunity and prosperity for all.

Date: April 27, 2010 

Time: 1-6 p.m.

Location: Kellogg Center, East Lansing, MI

Click here to register and for more information.

Save the date for this important national townhall series on juvenile justice presented by Community Voices - Healthcare for the Underserved - Morehouse School of Medicine in partnership with Michigan's Children, the Ingham Change Initiative, Community Coalition for Youth, the Ingham County Health Department, One Love Global, Michigan State University Outreach & Engagement, and Michigan State University Extension.

 

 
New Budget Basics on Early Childhood Available! PDF Print E-mail

Posted 3-3-2010

Now available are two new Budget Basics on early childhood!

Michigan's Commitment to its Youngest Citizens: Reality or Rhetoric? Trends in State Spending on Services for Young Children demonstrates the level of Michigan's investment in services for our youngest children. While the other, The Governor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2011 State Budget: Highlights of Recommendations Affecting Young Children, looks at the Governor's budget recommendations related to spending for programs and services for our youngest citizens.

Without investments in young children, the state's attempts to improve schools, increase educational achievement, expand access to higher education and rebuild its economy will not be successful.

Click here to read how Michigan fares in spending trends and how Governor Granholm proposes to invest in young children.

 
The Budget Process in Michigan: Opportunities to Advocate for Children & Families PDF Print E-mail

Posted 2-25-2010

The annual Michigan budget is the single, most powerful expression of the state's priorities. Lawmakers must hear from the public to better understand how taxpayer money should be prioritized and spent.

Unfortunately, it has been difficult for many parents, teachers, community leaders and child advocates to to become involved in the budget process.

Read our latest Budget Basics, The Budget Process in Michigan: Opportunities to Advocate for Children and Families, to gain a better understanding of the budget process and know the opportunities to become engaged.

 
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