Have you been considering a private school for your children where parents are encouraged to be more involved? Would you like to keep the distractions of today’s world out of your children’s education or a classroom that incorporates curriculum-based learning and hands-on learning?
Albert Einstein said, “The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.”
American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language where linguistic information is processed through the eyes. Hand shape, placement and movement, along with facial expressions and body language, are all essential in conveying meaning.
With 19 locations across Genesee County, the Genesee District Library (GDL) is a vital hub for the community, offering books, movies, music, technology and engaging programs. Serving every community in the county – except the City of Flint, which is covered by the Flint Public Library – GDL welcomes over a million visitors each year, both in person and online.
In the spring of 2024, Kettering University hosted a remarkable seminar series on AI and Applications, drawing attention to the cutting-edge work being done by its esteemed faculty. The series was spearheaded by four key presenters, each bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.
Designed for young art students entering grades 9-11, this unique initiative offers personalized guidance from working artists, providing resources and opportunities beyond those typically available in K-12 educational institutions.
Since January 2022, the Genesee Career Institute (GCI) has been offering adults free, hands-on training that leads to well-paying jobs in high-demand career fields. The program is designed for those who are at least 18 years old and currently enrolled and actively participating in a Michigan Region 6 Adult Education Program.
Genesee District Library (GDL) has a whole world of education and entertainment, and it’s all free with your library card: eBooks, audio books, movies, music, magazines, TV series, comics and graphic novels are available digitally, in the comfort of your home. With a library card, there’s a wealth of free entertainment and resources available to you. You can also stop by one of the 19 branches and check out DVDs, video games, CDs, large-type books, magazines, games, toys and books.
In November 2022, Kent Key, MPH, PhD and his academy students stepped off the plane in Boston, MA into a world full of open possibilities. The Flint Public Health Youth Academy (FPHYA) was there on big-time business. They were invited to give a series of presentations at the annual American Public Health Association (APHA) Meeting & Expo – an honor usually reserved for distinguished health professionals and graduate students. The FPHYA members were an anomaly at the convention – something new and different in the realm of public health. The students were young, most still in high school, and they were there to deliver a youth perspective on racism as a public health crisis to public health advocates across the country. They made an instant splash! They were rock stars and the impact of the moment wasn’t lost on Dr. Key. “For many of our students, it was the first time they had ever left Michigan or even the city of Flint,” he relates. “They were new to the situation. I was nervous for them but, as always, they blew me away! It was a great opportunity and what they have accomplished is something that not very many people in the world are able to do at any level.”
In Genesee County, there are nearly 15,000 young people ages 16-to-24 who are not enrolled in school and are unemployed, also known as Opportunity Youth (OY). It is estimated that the pandemic lockdown increased these numbers by a minimum of 25%.
What if I told you that there is one simple thing every community can do to increase the mental health, positive social interactions, feelings of safety, empathy, and good nature of its members? Would you believe me? It’s true. All it takes is a little bit of time, effort, trust and participation. All anyone has to do is install a Little Free Library®.
Looking for a fun and interesting way to supplement a child’s education? The Sloan Museum of Discovery stands ready to take kids through a vast array of challenging workshops and programs.
