Month: October 2021

Building on our years of experience in educational research, we are pleased to release a new issue brief. The brief looks at the problem of teacher shortages and the need for more teachers of color in Michigan, and a solution that may work for many communities. Grow Your Own (GYO) programs aim to eliminate school-level … Continued

Even in rural areas with vast natural resources like Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP), many individuals and families struggle to put fresh fruits and vegetables on their tables. A short growing season limits when local produce is available. For some, proximity to produce is the barrier; the nearest market might be 30 miles away. Furthermore, many … Continued