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Feature Story Genesee Health System and Genesee Intermediate School District have launched The Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention training program aimed at addressing youth mental health. Kids and Education

Giving students hope: Genesee Health System and GISD partner for peer-led suicide prevention program

Brianna NargisoTuesday, October 22, 2024
In The News On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Genesee Intermediate School District will host its 2nd annual Mental Health Symposium titled 'The Science and Power of Hope 2.0 – Identifying Signs of Mental Illness.'  Healthy Communities

Genesee Intermediate School District to host 2nd annual Mental Health Symposium

Brianna NargisoWednesday, October 2, 2024
Feature Story A group of young men pass the time playing basketball in the Brownell-Holmes area, pictured on Sept. 15, 2024. Neighborhoods

In Pictures: Brownell-Holmes Neighborhood 2024

Anthony SummersWednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story FLEX High School offers a unique and flexible learning program for students facing educational challenges or at risk of dropping out.  Kids and Education

FLEX High Schools: A beacon of hope for Flint and Burton’s at-risk youth

Brianna NargisoTuesday, September 24, 2024
Feature Story Art teacher and founder of Artxtension: Education-Equity-Empowerment, Jordan Barnett, poses confidently outside Mott Middle College on September 10, 2024. Arts and Culture

Creativity in Motion: An insight into Jordan Barnett's artistic journey

Jerimiah WhiteheadWednesday, September 18, 2024
In The News The Greet Our Students Impact Program is looking for volunteers to spend 20 minutes on Monday mornings at local schools, greeting students with a warm welcome as they begin their school day.  Kids and Education

Flint's Greet Our Students Impact Program seeks volunteers to encourage and uplift students

Brianna NargisoMonday, August 12, 2024
Feature Story GEAR UP staff and students taking in the sights, doing a bit of shopping, and preparing to take the climb to the Mackinac Island Fort on June 28, 2024. Kids and Education

CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour

Xzavier SimonWednesday, July 17, 2024
Longform The Class of ’24 students from Flint Accelerated Learning Academy and Southwestern Classical Academy are all smiles at graduation on June 4, 2024. Kids and Education

In Pictures: Flint Southwestern Classical and Accelerated Learning Academy Class of '24 Graduation

Anthony SummersWednesday, June 12, 2024
In The News The GISD will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the Early Childhood Programs & Services building. The facilities will be renovated and expanded to provide additional services for children 3-8 years old. Kids and Education

GISD hosts groundbreaking ceremony for renovated Early Childhood Programs & Services building

Sarah SpohnMonday, June 10, 2024
In The News babyparade Healthy Communities

Rx Kids to host 'Baby Parade' celebrating Flint children

Flintside News BriefsWednesday, June 5, 2024
Feature Story Mothers and daughters pose during Mission Possible's NourisHER class at the Flint Farmers' Market on May 11, 2024. Entrepreneurship

Mission Possible's NourisHER class equips youth with cooking skills and healthy eating habits

Jerimiah WhiteheadTuesday, May 28, 2024
Feature Story Vision and hearing screenings are vital to children’s health, academics, and social success. Healthy Communities

More state funding needed for children’s hearing and vision screening

MONIQUE BEDFORD Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Feature Story Approximately 80,000 children 8 and under live in Detroit. More than 60% of those 5 and under live in poverty. Kids and Education

Hope Starts Here puts Detroit's young children first

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, May 14, 2024
Feature Story By coming together, CoP members access a variety of resources and experts and are able to provide solutions and mobilize quickly. Kids and Education

Early Education Community of Practice brings unified message to state focus on early childhood care

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMA Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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