Early Childhood Education

On a Labor Day edition of "Washtenaw United," we’re taking a look at an institution that made it possible for all of Rosie the Riveters to work at the Willow Run Bomber Plant in World War II. Back then, it was called Perry Nursery School. Now, it is known as Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County. It stills primarily serves single and working mothers and is about to celebrate its 90th anniversary. WEMU's David Fair with the school's executive director, Sandy Williams, about developing the workforce of the future.

Governor Whitmer’s proposal to make free universal childcare available for all four-year olds in the state is being looked at as a ‘game changer’ in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will present her budget proposal today for the coming fiscal year. The governor says it will include a focus on services for families and children. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Raising children is difficult no matter what. Now, imagine trying to do it without secure housing, food or educational resources. Imagine further trying to find assistance in a system that has historically been culturally biased. WEMU's David Fair is joined by Icshia Leatherwood. She is a member of "Trusted Parent Advisors," who are working to empower people of color to access available resources and become greater advocates for themselves and their children.

Early childhood education, housing, and homelessness will be the focus of some upcoming spending set to be approved tonight by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

More investment is being made in early childhood education in Washtenaw County as the need for help and support continues to grow. WEMU's David Fair spoke with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District's Eddie Manusczak about what that looks like locally and what the future holds for helping children and families and improving the communities' steps toward greater equity and opportunity.

Seeing a need for more partnerships and support for younger school students in Ypsilanti, Tim Wilson helped create "Washtenaw Promise." It's an…

To paraphrase, it takes a village to create a full-service child care and early childhood development center. A group of like-minded partners combined…

Early childhood education is essential to a child's development. Yet, more research needs to be done to make such education more effective. Fortunately, a…

Washtenaw County is now part of a national program called My Brother's Keep. The initiative to addresses the opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of…