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Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
Marine Trades Institute announces pause on construction project
Construction on a new instruction building has been halted because of rising costs and other concerns.
Michigan Tech’s Computing Showcase explores digital frontiers
The Computing [MTU] Showcase explores the theme "Digital Frontiers: Advancing Computing for a Better World."
Do child care challenges differ for urban and rural families?
While geography shapes experience, families face similar struggles finding child care.
906 Day inspires career events to encourage young people to remain and work in the U.P.
906 Day has inspired efforts to encourage students to pursue careers in the U.P.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة
في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.
Marine Trades Institute plans special fundraiser for Student Enrichment Fund
The Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville hopes to raise $30,000 for its Student Enrichment Fund, which supports the purchase of essential equipment, field trips and professional development opportunities.
Teens from across the U.P. explore futures in health care
The first-ever Upper Peninsula Future Health Leaders Camp, held in late July, encouraged high school freshmen and sophomores from across the U.P. to consider careers in health care. Students received hands-on patient simulation experience and completed CPR and first aid certification by the end of the week.
More than a stipend: Rx Kids is transforming childhood beginnings
Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional cash prescription program for pregnant people and infants, has expanded into other rural areas of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. The program provides financial support to every eligible family within a geographic area, no income requirements, no strings attached.
Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
Marine Trades Institute announces pause on construction project
Construction on a new instruction building has been halted because of rising costs and other concerns.
Michigan Tech’s Computing Showcase explores digital frontiers
The Computing [MTU] Showcase explores the theme "Digital Frontiers: Advancing Computing for a Better World."
Do child care challenges differ for urban and rural families?
While geography shapes experience, families face similar struggles finding child care.
906 Day inspires career events to encourage young people to remain and work in the U.P.
906 Day has inspired efforts to encourage students to pursue careers in the U.P.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة
في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.
Marine Trades Institute plans special fundraiser for Student Enrichment Fund
The Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville hopes to raise $30,000 for its Student Enrichment Fund, which supports the purchase of essential equipment, field trips and professional development opportunities.
Teens from across the U.P. explore futures in health care
The first-ever Upper Peninsula Future Health Leaders Camp, held in late July, encouraged high school freshmen and sophomores from across the U.P. to consider careers in health care. Students received hands-on patient simulation experience and completed CPR and first aid certification by the end of the week.
More than a stipend: Rx Kids is transforming childhood beginnings
Rx Kids, the country’s first universal and unconditional cash prescription program for pregnant people and infants, has expanded into other rural areas of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. The program provides financial support to every eligible family within a geographic area, no income requirements, no strings attached.
