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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 Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Wednesday creating a new state department focused on getting more kids into pre-school and more adults to graduate from college or a career-training program. Rick Pluta reports.

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 delivered her new budget proposal Wednesday to the Legislature. We have more from Rick Pluta.

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.

It is said, “It takes a village to raise a child.” That is particularly true if you live near or below the poverty line. Foundations Preschool has a…

Washtenaw Intermediate School District will see an increase in preschool funding under a bill signed by Governor Rick Snyder Monday. The money will help…