From New Mexico PreK to the nationwide Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools and Kalamazoo Promise in Michigan, these initiatives are transforming early education and expanding opportunities for children to thrive.
A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.
A Q&A with James Ribbron, who serves as the executive director of Detroit Champions for Hope — an effort that elevates caregivers and child care providers as children’s first teachers and champions.
Voices of I Am New Orleans is a new audio series from the I Am New Orleans initiative that puts youth front and center, amplifying their stories, experiences and visions for change.
While New Mexico has been historically ranked among the poorest states, modern income support programs are helping families build financial stability — progress that outdated measures fail to capture.
Empowering young girls with leadership opportunities, mentorship and supportive learning environments helps them build confidence and create lasting change in their communities.
The voices of Haitian artists and activists, woven with music, tell the story of Haiti’s history and its path forward through an hour-long radio documentary produced by the Round Earth Media Program of the International Women’s Media Foundation. The documentary was distributed by American Public Media to public radio stations nationwide.
A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.
Brilliant Cities, a Detroit-based initiative dedicated to supporting families with children from “belly to 8,” is expanding to Philadelphia in early 2025 with its neighborhood hub model.
As the seasons change and warmer days return, spring presents an opportunity to focus on children’s mental health and well-being.
In the West Lakes community of Orlando, AdventHealth Foundation Central Florida has worked closely with community partners to prioritize care and education in children’s earliest years, resulting in the creation of West Lakes Early Learning Center.
Sprout BC is transforming Battle Creek’s food system with fresh food giveaways, community gardens & support for local food entrepreneurs.
