By Keegan Deloney Atherton continued as a one-room schoolhouse for the next 100 years, occasionally serving as a church.   Clio built its first school in 1888 during a period of exceptional growth.   During the early 20th century, Flint became a national leader in the “community school” movement.   From 1903 through 1904, local

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Education is something people have long puzzled over: how best to teach, how best to absorb information, and how best to ensure those lessons transfer into practical skills or lifelong values. Instruction methods vary from visual and auditory approaches to hands-on education, from individual or group learning to rigid

Thanks to the determination and vision of staff members Ayanna Davis (Visitor Services) and Jennifer Giddings-Essenmacher (Education), FIA is breaking down barriers that have traditionally kept some community members on the sidelines. Art for All: The Accessibility Initiative The newly formed Accessibility Advisory Group – comprised of representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association, The Disability Network,

Whether it’s filing new paperwork for the first time or handling problematic people for the millionth, enduring challenges alone is no easy feat. It’s suffocating, not knowing where to find help — or even if help is within reach. The same is true for landlords and investors. As the laws and the property-renting landscape changes,

As college costs continue to climb, the State of Michigan has launched several programs to make postsecondary education at community colleges more accessible. These programs offer substantial financial support for recent high school graduates and adult learners. “Education is the key that can unlock the career of your dreams,” said Shaunda Richardson-Snell, Mott Community College

Beginning in the fall, the University of Michigan-Flint will offer a Master of Science in Applied Finance (MSAF), a fully online program designed to equip students with practical financial expertise for career advancement or a transition into the finance industry. With an asynchronous format, the program is ideal for full-time professionals and students balancing busy

On February 1, Sloan Museum of Discovery unveiled an exciting, hands-on experience designed to change the way visitors think about math. 2theXtreme-Math Alive! is an interactive exhibit featuring 32 activity stations where guests can explore the real-world applications of math through sports, music, fashion, photography, robotics and more. The 5,000-square-foot exhibit, housed in the FUN

For many, visiting an art museum can feel like a passive experience – strolling through galleries, admiring paintings and sculptures, and reading descriptions on placards. However, the Flint Institute of Arts is transforming this approach through its Gallery Learning Experience (GLEx), an interactive educational program designed to deepen visitors’ engagement with art. Led by FIA

There are some inspiring sounds coming from the Genesee County Jail – the sounds of music, that is. Through a partnership with the Flint Institute of Music (FIM) and the Genesee County Sheriffs Office, inmates have had the opportunity to study music theory as part of the I.G.N.I.T.E. program curriculum since February of last year.

Navigating the transition to adulthood can be overwhelming, but Michigan State University (MSU) Extension’s Adulting 101 program is designed to help young people develop the essential life skills they need to succeed. Covering topics like financial management, job stability, housing and mental health, this free program offers practical guidance in an accessible and engaging format.

Kettering Student Pioneering Sustainable Aviation In More Ways Than One At just 16, Remington Steenwyk set sights on sustainability’s vast, unexplored potential. Raised in Onekama, MI and later residing in Caledonia, Remington possesses a passion for engineering that blossomed early. “Growing up in areas rich in natural beauty, I saw firsthand the impacts of environmental