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Collaborating for a Great Start, Great Investment, and Great Future

12 years ago

Last month, the Michigan Department of Education – Office of Great Start (OGS) released its much anticipated report Great Start, Great Investment, Great Future: The Plan for Early Learning and…

Patriotism & Civic Engagement Doesn’t End on July 5th

Speaking for Kids

12 years ago

The last remaining fireworks have been lit and leftovers of hotdogs, hamburgers, and potato salad have been consumed. As the 4th of July has come and gone, many thoughts of…

A Mixed Budget for Equity

Speaking for Kids

12 years ago

Last month, Governor Snyder signed the fiscal year 2014 (FY2014) budget into law. The state budget is the single most powerful expression of the state’s priorities and can be used…

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

Speaking for Kids

12 years ago

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) hosted a summit yesterday, “Conquering the Achievement Gap: The Promise of African American Males.” The summit was an opportunity for the Department to discuss…

A Huge Win for Michigan’s Preschoolers

Speaking for Kids

12 years ago

Earlier this week, the Legislature approved an historic expansion of the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) – the state’s preschool program for four-year-olds at-risk of being underprepared for kindergarten. This…

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

Speaking for Kids

12 years ago

As a lot of you know, Michigan’s Children has been around since 1993 – 20 years of work to move public policy in the best interest of children from cradle…

Our Work Doesn’t Stop After Star Power

Speaking for Kids

12 years ago

Earlier this week, nearly 2,000 adults and children gathered in the Capitol lawn in Lansing to promote early childhood education. There were just as many little ones as there were…

Is Equity Still on the Table?

Speaking for Kids

12 years ago

At the beginning of the current budget process, we laid out some of our expectations for the Governor and Legislators to help guide their deliberations. We’ve shared those expectations through…

Secretary Duncan, You Missed An Awesome Opportunity

Speaking for Kids

12 years ago

Monday afternoon, early childhood advocates and fans filled a room at the Perry Preschool in Ypsilanti to hear from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan discuss President Obama’s Early Learning…

Medicaid Expansion Matters to Michigan Children

Speaking for Kids

12 years ago

Governor Rick Snyder made a huge step in a healthier direction for the state when he proposed to expand Medicaid access to Michigan residents by taking advantage of the federal…