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Representing Maritime

September 17, 2019

By Sheryl Y. Kennedy, MI State Representative, District 48

I’m a former teacher and school administrator, Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Michigan State Representative, and now a proud member of my local LCAN, the Genesee County College Access Network.

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Celebrating Pride 365: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students and Offering Support

June 27, 2019

By Melissa Monier

During June Pride Month, it is easy to get swept up in the rainbows and glitter, to celebrate the beauty and diversity of life, to celebrate love and to support one another.

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MiSTEM Council and Network—What is MiSTEM?

April 16, 2019

By Megan Schrauben

The MiSTEM Network connects education, business and community partners across the state, working to transform the way Michigan does STEM.

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Michigan's College Access Blog Place Matters.

April 2, 2019

By Christopher Tremblay

Talent Hubs are a placed-based strategy designed to “attract and retain talent, including nontraditional college students and people of color while seeking to boost post-high-school learning” (Lumina Foundation, October 2, 2017).

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Black History Month: A Brick in the Foundation of Equity

February 20, 2019

By Jahshua Smith

I vividly remember my studies at Bates Academy in Detroit as an elementary student, being introduced to Black History Month through a game show called “Bates Battle” where we formed teams to compete against each other based on trivia about Black pioneers.