Monthly Archives: December 2013

Information for Action

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Michele Corey

It is that time of year again.  No, I’m not talking about snow, ice or family gatherings.  I’m talking about comprehensive county-level information about children and their families through the 2013 Kids Count in Michigan Data Book released today.  Every … Continue reading →

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Seventeen Years of Expert Testimony

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Michele Corey

Decision-makers gathered last week, representing the Governor’s Office, a bi-partisan group of 17 members of the Michigan Legislature, the State Board of Education, the Departments of Community Health and Human Services, philanthropy, municipalities, law enforcement, education associations, after-school, school health, … Continue reading →

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Prosperity in Michigan: What Do We Need for the Climb?

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Michele Corey

Kurt Metzger is perhaps the most experienced demographer in Michigan.  He is currently the director emeritus of Data Driven Detroit, an initiative of the Michigan Nonprofit Association.  I mention him because he published an article recently in Bridge Magazine, Michigan … Continue reading →

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Those Precious First Days

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Mina Hong

Two weeks ago, I welcomed my son – Lennon – into this world.  Being my first child, I must admit that I was less anxious about the actual labor and delivery process and much more anxious about those first few … Continue reading →

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