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Governance and Leadership: We have an obligation and a responsibility to make change

5 years ago

January 20, 2021 – In her book, Leadership in Tumultuous Times, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin chronicles four America Presidents and their leadership legacies and asks the questions- “Are leaders born…

Meet Stephen, our Newest Staff Member: The New Normal – How lessons from COVID-19 can provide a more equitable future

Speaking for Kids

5 years ago

As COVID-19 began to take over our country and stay-at-home orders and masks mandates became commonplace, there was one common refrain “when will things go back to normal?” Now as…

Dear Voters: Thank You!

Speaking for Kids

5 years ago

Throughout this election cycle, we’ve stressed the importance of making you voice heard at the polls in person or via absentee because it’s truly the starting point for all of…

More Ways to Vote, More Important to Keep Engaged

Speaking for Kids

6 years ago

With all of the conversation this week about ballots being counted, including misinformation about our very efficient election system, I turn to a couple of bright spots. There has been…

Show Up this November 3rd; Be Part of History

Speaking for Kids

6 years ago

Showing up makes a difference in any area of life – sports, social engagements, work, and especially now during election season. It gives us a stake in how decisions, outcomes,…

Resources for Info Up and Down the Ballot

Speaking for Kids

6 years ago

The Michigan ballot holds choices about far more than our federal and state legislators, it holds college trustees, weeds-y policy changes, and obscure local leadership positions. These are the candidates…

Young Lansing Voter Urges Peers: Vote for Your Rights, Your Future and Most of All, Your Happiness

Speaking for Kids

6 years ago

I’m 24 years old, and I know a lot of people my age that don’t vote. I’ve wondered why, but I think most young people have neglected voting because they…

Voting with Pride and Confidence

Speaking for Kids

6 years ago

Most years, my election blogs extol the value of our democracy, the need for an informed electorate ready to hold their candidates accountable for their words and actions throughout their…

Futures for Frontliners Program: A Spark in Adult Education Investment

Speaking for Kids

6 years ago

Last week, the Governor announced the Futures for Frontliners (Futures) program to provide tuition free access to community college for Michiganders without high school credentials and college degrees who have…

Meet Nikebia, Our Newest Intern: Centering, not Silencing

Speaking for Kids

6 years ago

Starting college four years ago, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. Then, my freshman year, I enrolled in an introductory social work class. Later, after watching the documentary,…

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Governance and Leadership: We have an obligation and a responsibility to make change

Meet Stephen, our Newest Staff Member: The New Normal – How lessons from COVID-19 can provide a more equitable future

Dear Voters: Thank You!

More Ways to Vote, More Important to Keep Engaged

Show Up this November 3rd; Be Part of History

Resources for Info Up and Down the Ballot

Young Lansing Voter Urges Peers: Vote for Your Rights, Your Future and Most of All, Your Happiness

Voting with Pride and Confidence

Futures for Frontliners Program: A Spark in Adult Education Investment

Meet Nikebia, Our Newest Intern: Centering, not Silencing

Authority and Evidence

Let’s Learn from President Obama’s Early Learning Plan

Child Abuse Prevention Month ≈ Month of the Young Child

Medicaid Expansion Matters to Michigan Children

Secretary Duncan, You Missed An Awesome Opportunity

Is Equity Still on the Table?

Our Work Doesn’t Stop After Star Power

Voice for Children, Youth and Families: Then, Now and Into the Future

A Huge Win for Michigan’s Preschoolers

Conquering the Achievement Gap Is Worthy Goal: Take Steps to Make it Happen