Detroit Parent Collective finds new ways to continue mission amid pandemic and protests
The coworking and child care space forged new partnerships after plans for expansion to Midtown were put on hold amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Early Education Matters
This year's stories for this important series builds on our work covering early education issues and innovation in Southeast Michigan. Focusing on what both parents and providers are experiencing, we dive into what's working (and what's not), and who is uncovering solutions. The series is made possible with funding from the Southeast Michigan Early Childhood Funders Collaborative.
Nonprofit to celebrate opening of coding and STEM academy for Detroit students from new downtown HQ
CODE313 provides Detroit schoolchildren opportunities to learn coding in a city that is considered the least connected in the U.S., according to the organization.
Early learning center opens in Detroit’s Regent Park
United Children and Family Head Start recently celebrated the grand opening of its Regent Park center. It's the first Birth to 5 Head Start Center for the organization, which has six Head Start facilities and three child care partnerships in total.
The importance of facility quality in early education
Research shows that attention to facility quality and thoughtful classroom design can pave the way to a better educational outcome, augment programming quality, and change the landscape of early childhood education in Detroit.
Big and small: sharing early education wisdom from rural to urban communities
In the absence of universal policy for early childhood education, some Michigan's smallest communities are taking it upon themselves to foster kindergarten-ready children.
These 3 new Michigan childcare centers offer the most advanced facilities for children — and adults
Childcare centers are becoming much more than just a place to drop off kids. We look at three Michigan facilities that widen their reach to provide quality experiences for families, caregivers, and entire communities.
The high cost of limited access to early childhood education in Detroit
Access to affordable, high quality early childhood education enables parents to work and increases the likelihood of academic success for the child. We look at how increased investment in early childhood education can provide a big boost to the city.
Prepared to learn: why early education is so important for Michigan’s children
The well-prepared preschooler is kindergarten-ready, and on track for a lifetime of learning success. What skills does this child have, and how can we ensure all Michigan preschoolers are ready for the academic challenges ahead?
The positive signs, and challenges ahead, for early education in Detroit and Michigan
Children are primed to learn from birth, long before they enter the K-12 system. What are stakeholders in Detroit and Michigan doing to increase access to quality early education?
Detroit’s early childhood centers emphasize design to enrich education
In the early learning environment, even small changes can make a big difference. Here’s how some Detroit daycare providers are boosting learning by improving their facilities.
