Over the past century, schools have changed in ways that are both visible in the hallways and invisible in the hearts of the communities they serve. What was once a collection of one-room schoolhouses scattered across rural landscapes has evolved into complex systems of education, technology, and community support. Yet despite dramatic changes in structure,

By Matthew Osmon, FIA Education Director At the Flint Institute of Arts, our Education Department and Accessibility team have been working toward several goals: making the museum barrier-free, easier to understand, and more fun to explore, whether you’re five or fifty-five. That means more hands-on learning, deeper engagement beyond reading wall text, and tools that

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? If you answered “yes” or “maybe” to any of those questions, Warda

Albert Einstein said, “The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library.” And that’s still true, because for every stage of your life, Genesee District Library has the information you need and the entertainment you want, and it’s all free with your library card. Let’s start at the beginning. A

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. Contrary to common belief, signing is not universal. Each country has its own sign language, and even within the U.S., ASL

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,

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

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%. There is a nonprofit organization in Flint that can help these young people find