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Kids count, but to judge from Michigan’s well-being data, not very much

Kids count, but to judge from Michigan’s well-being data, not very much

July 7, 2017 | David McGhee

The annual Kids Count Data Book shows the state is moving in the wrong direction on too many key indicators predicting a successful future. Bright spots? Some. 

Getting ‘rigor’ right in preschool, or avoiding rigor mortis in 4-year-olds

Getting ‘rigor’ right in preschool, or avoiding rigor mortis in 4-year-olds

February 17, 2017 | Kellye R. Wood

With all the emphasis on “return on investment” in early childhood education, let’s not forget that play, and just play, is the real way children build a foundation for the schooling to come.

New 2-1-1 phone program connects parents in need with local preschool enrollment offices this August

New 2-1-1 phone program connects parents in need with local preschool enrollment offices this August

July 23, 2013 | Bridge Staff

Guest commentary: Preschool funding boost praised, but there’s work to do for Michigan’s 0-3’s

Guest commentary: Preschool funding boost praised, but there’s work to do for Michigan’s 0-3’s

June 18, 2013 | Bridge Staff

Guest commentary: It’s past time to extend ‘exquisite beauty’ of early learning to all of our children

Guest commentary: It’s past time to extend ‘exquisite beauty’ of early learning to all of our children

June 8, 2013 | Bridge Staff

‘Sanity caucus’ shepherds preschool reform, dollars through capital gridlock

‘Sanity caucus’ shepherds preschool reform, dollars through capital gridlock

June 6, 2013 | Phil Power

Guest commentary: Early education funding is a win for kids, Michigan

Guest commentary: Early education funding is a win for kids, Michigan

May 30, 2013 | Bridge Staff

State adopts ‘nation’s largest’ expansion of early childhood funding

State adopts ‘nation’s largest’ expansion of early childhood funding

May 30, 2013 | Ron French

Michigan moves into national forefront of preschool funding

Michigan moves into national forefront of preschool funding

May 30, 2013 | Ron French

Guest commentary: Michigan leaders recognize the wisdom of investing in preschoolers

Guest commentary: Michigan leaders recognize the wisdom of investing in preschoolers

May 30, 2013 | Bridge Staff

On horizon for preschools: More public-private partnerships

On horizon for preschools: More public-private partnerships

May 30, 2013 | Ron French

Bridge sweeps online news category in Detroit SPJ contest

Bridge sweeps online news category in Detroit SPJ contest

April 19, 2013 | Bridge Staff

Change the school focus from spending more to spending smart

Change the school focus from spending more to spending smart

April 16, 2013 | Phil Power

Guest column: Kindergarten retention, in current form, doesn’t help children

Guest column: Kindergarten retention, in current form, doesn’t help children

April 1, 2013 | Bridge Staff

Bridge’s preschool package wins national reporting award

Bridge’s preschool package wins national reporting award

March 13, 2013 | Bridge Staff

Guest column: Expanding preschool is first step in education advance

Guest column: Expanding preschool is first step in education advance

March 7, 2013 | Bridge Staff

Land O Links

Land O Links

February 20, 2013 | Derek Melot

Snyder tries to sell long-term investment strategy to Michigan

Snyder tries to sell long-term investment strategy to Michigan

February 12, 2013 | Phil Power

Snyder ‘excited’ to double preschool spending; predicts ‘dramatic’ impact

Snyder ‘excited’ to double preschool spending; predicts ‘dramatic’ impact

February 7, 2013 | Derek Melot

CFM leaders point to early childhood, teacher improvement out of public opinion report

CFM leaders point to early childhood, teacher improvement out of public opinion report

January 23, 2013 | Taylor Trammell

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