Students Helping Students At Potter Elementary, students in the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) gave back to their fellow students by helping pack bags with food provided by the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. This is part of the Food Bank’s School Pantry Program, which aims to help alleviate child hunger and help students focus on […]

This month, YouthQuest students will have fun with the theme “Game Show.” But it’s not all about fun and games. Lessons throughout the month will also provide academic support to students. “The activities will teach students new concepts will also reinforcing concepts covered during day school,” says Nefertari Jones, program director for YouthQuest. “For example, […]

Flint Southwestern Classical Academy Alum Arturo Ray believes in learning from those around him. And so far, it has worked out in his favor. “I work with people older than me who have knowledge I can learn from,” says Ray. “By listening to them, I have been able to buy my first home, graduate from […]

There are plenty of summer job opportunities for TeenQuest graduates through Summer Youth Initiative (SYI). Graduates of the pre-employment and leadership training program who are in high school and between the ages of 14-19 are invited to apply for the SYI Job Fair that will be held at the end of April. Applications are due […]

Is your student struggling with attendance? Are you looking for engaging learning opportunities for your family? Maybe you want to quit smoking? Whatever your needs may be, there are places in Flint that can connect you with all of the resources you seek: your Community Schools. “We’ve had some situations where parents show up on […]

As we head into the second month of 2020, there is still time to start planning and setting goals for the new year. Whether you’d like to do better at school or want to start your career, goal setting is a great way to get and stay on track. “Setting goals put students on the […]