A Focus On Education

Stuart Ray, Mindy Ysasi, Mike Kerkorian, Ellen Carpenter from Grand Rapids' Nonprofits

Jumping Ship: Former Corporate Leaders Tell All

Melinda Clynes Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Join Michigan Nightlight this month in Detroit and Grand Rapids for a special speakers series event, Jumping Ship: Leaders Who Left the Corporate Sector for the Social Sector.

Flipping the Script on Teacher-and-Textbook Instruction

David Sands Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Detroit Future Schools artists use technology to open classrooms into spaces where students take ownership of their education.

Black Family Development's Faithful Shepherd

David Sands Wednesday, March 12, 2014

With faith, hard work, and strong partnerships, CEO Alice Thompson helps kids and families in southeast Michigan handle challenges with a holistic, culturally sensitive approach.

Peggy Roberts

Kelle Barr Sunday, January 12, 2014

Power of We Consortium coordinator Peggy Roberts works to improve conditions and access to resources for Ingham, Clinton and Eaton County’s most underserved populations – with social justice, equity and sustainability always at the forefront.

Mary Gehrig

Kelle Barr Sunday, January 12, 2014

Mary Gehrig, superintendent for early childhood services at Calhoun Intermediate School District, hesitates to take accolades for her accomplishments; she gladly hands them to her associates. They are the ones, she says, who put visions, plans, ideas, and initiatives into motion to help young people.

Yvonne Davis

Noelle Lothamer Saturday, December 07, 2013

Yvonne Davis retired in 2008 from a career as an elementary teacher and educational administrator, but rejoined the workforce in 2010 with Lift Up Through Literacy, a program of Kalamazoo Public Schools. Since she has always had a focus on family, she considers her executive directorship a dream job, allowing her to connect with parents and children through the program.

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Youth Decide Where Grant Dollars are Spent

Anya Zentmeyer Wednesday, August 13, 2014

For Grand Rapids students who serve as trustees-in-training on the GRCF Youth Grant Committee, giving back to the community goes hand in hand with empowering students to succeed.

Superior Watershed foundation youth program

U.P. Youth Help Conserve Great Lakes

Jeff Barr Wednesday, June 04, 2014

K-12 students are taking part in a monarch butterfly project, while 16-24 year olds have been working in the Great Lakes Conservation Corps for years. Both are initiatives through the Superior Watershed Partnership to connect youth with their environment.