Monthly Archives: October 2012

Will Your Vote Improve Educational Equity?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Mina Hong

Last week, an AnnArbor.com news article highlighted the successes of Ypsilanti Public Schools with using the fifth and sixth years of high school to improve their high school completion rate.  As a Washtenaw County Resident, I was proud to see … Continue reading →

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Michigan Policymakers in 2013 MUST do Better

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Michele Corey

Last week, our national partners at First Focus released a report in partnership with Save the Children called America’s Report Card 2012: Children in the U.S. that gave a clear picture on the well-being of children in the U.S.  To … Continue reading →

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Why Does Big Bird Matter?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Mina Hong

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about the Mitt Romney, Big Bird, PBS fiasco and all of the political hoopla that has resulted from Presidential Candidate Romney’s comment at last week’s debate.  And while we at Michigan’s Children like to … Continue reading →

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Registered to Vote? Election Advocacy 101: Learn Candidates’ Positions on Children’s Issues.

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Mina Hong

Voter registration deadline is quickly approaching and the presidential debates begin this week.  It’s a perfect time to get swept up in the excitement (assuming you’re not already turned off by all of the rhetoric) and get engaged in election … Continue reading →

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