Kids and Education

Feature Story Social media is providing the much needed human connection people may feel they’re losing under the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. Neighborhoods

Flint neighbors harness social media to deliver water, medicine, and scavenger hunts

Ashley SchaferWednesday, April 01, 2020
In The News Inquiries can be taken through their hotline number 591-KIDS. Anyone in need of childcare assistance can call from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and speak with a GISD staffer. Kids and Education

Genesee Intermediate School District offers child care resources for essential workers

Ashley SchaferFriday, March 27, 2020
In The News Genesee Intermediate School District is keeping a rolling list of locations across the county that are offering breakfasts and lunches for school-age children. Kids and Education

Here are the open locations keeping Genesee County kids fed during Covid-19 response

Alexandria BrownTuesday, March 17, 2020
In The News A record-breaking 1,297 children and caregivers visited Flints Children’s Museum during one of their free access days on Presidents Day, December 24. Community Development

Flint Children’s Museum foresees permanent move to downtown

Ashley SchaferTuesday, March 10, 2020
In The News Over 1,000 people attended Bernie Sanders’ town hall on racial and economic injustice within Ballenger Field House, Saturday, March 7. Arts and Culture

Bernie Sanders speaks to over 1,000 for his stop in Flint before primaries

Alexandria BrownMonday, March 09, 2020
In The News Flint schools superintendent Derrick Lopez engages Brownell-Holmes residents Thursday March 5, 2020 Kids and Education

Superintendent Lopez explains the benefit of upcoming millage renewal to Brownell-Holmes parents

Santiago OchoaMonday, March 09, 2020
In The News Northridge Academy is the number one elementary and middle school in the city and second in the county. Kids and Education

Flint’s Northridge Academy ranks high in Michigan's top 100 elementary and middle schools

Alexandria BrownWednesday, March 04, 2020
In The News The series will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with a neighborhood leadership workshop that aims to teach participants about organizational structure, marketing strategies for recruiting new members, conflict resolution, and goal setting. Community Development

Neighborhood Engagement Hub educates residents through its annual Neighbors Changing Flint Workshop

Santiago OchoaWednesday, February 19, 2020
Feature Story Through bringing art therapy to Flint schools, their programs help track how they’re doing with school competence and positive behavioral changes and in order to develop comprehensive feedback establishing relationships with students is imperative. Kids and Education

Shop Floor Theatre Company lets Flint kids create their stories

Ashley SchaferWednesday, February 19, 2020
In The News Flint community leaders dig into the ceremonial plot of dirt to the usher in the construction of Kettering University's Learning Commons. Technology and Innovation

Community leaders break ground on Kettering’s 105,000-square-foot learning commons

Santiago OchoaWednesday, February 12, 2020
Feature Story Every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Flint Fresh brings a large offering of perishable goods that SBEV families and the greater public can purchase at a discounted price. Healthy Communities

Pilot program brings fresh produce directly to Flint's food desert

Alexandria BrownWednesday, February 12, 2020
Feature Story As a first adopter of several of the machines in the room, Brianna McMillian has been as much of a teacher as she has been a friend for many of the students who will use those machines in the future. Kids and Education

Southwestern makerspace student files papers with the city for her own clothing store

Santiago OchoaWednesday, February 05, 2020
In The News The GCI building is host to several facilities designed to imitate real-world work environments. The GCI conference center sits next to the restaurant where visitors and staff can purchase food cooked by students. Kids and Education

Students get a taste of what Genesee Career Institute has to offer

Santiago OchoaWednesday, February 05, 2020
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