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There are people working day in and day out to improve their communities. Foundations help fuel their work with needed funds. Yazeed Moore, Director of Michigan Programs at @WK_Kellogg_Fdn, explains philanthropy’s partnership in community-led change. skillman.org/stateofed 🎧

Nonprofits fill an essential gap between the public and private sectors, but that role is often misunderstood. Dave Egner, President & CEO of @RCWJRF, explains the role of nonprofits in delivering public services and improving the common good. skillman.org/stateofed 🎧

Detroit’s first cradle-to-career education campus is being created through a $50M commitment from The Kresge Foundation. Wendy Lewis Jackson discusses building an education system that supports children from birth to beyond high school. Hear more: skillman.org/stateofed

Nonprofits lift people and communities, helping fill the gaps that paychecks and government don’t cover. Kelley Kuhn, from the Michigan Nonprofit Association, discusses how volunteerism and charitable donations create connection and community. Listen at skillman.org/stateofed

Tune in to Our State of Education on @wjrradio tonight at 7:00pm as we sit down with Yazeed Moore, Dave Egner, Wendy Lewis Jackson, and Kelley Kuhn to discuss leadership, collaboration, community investment, and more. skillman.org/stateofed #education #detroit #michigan #podcast

This Independence Day, we're celebrating the freedom to give. We're joining #GenerosityBuilds to highlight charitable giving nationwide. Here in #Detroit, we celebrate all those who give their time, talents, and treasure to nurture the brilliance of youth. GenerosityBuilds.org

Michigan's education system has a lot of moving parts. Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, director of @MichiganLEAP, explains how the state is working across departments to connect those pieces so that every Michigander has a clear path forward. skillman.org/stateofed

Keeping the next generation in Michigan starts long before they enter the workforce. Tom Leonard, former Michigan Speaker of the House, connects the dots between education policy and a future where Michiganders can find opportunity at home. Hear more at skillman.org/stateofed

#Detroit is a city of visionaries ✨ Through July 5th you can find 2026 Skillman Visionaries featured on billboards all across the city! 📸 Tag us in your photos with the Skillman Visionary Awards billboards and we’ll reshare! Learn more at skillmanvisionary.org.

When businesses show up for students early, everyone wins. Denise Brooks-Williams, COO of Henry Ford Health, explains how innovative programs like the RYSE MED program are opening doors to fulfilling careers for Detroit's youth. Hear more: skillman.org/stateofed🎧

You can't solve every problem from inside your own corner. Gary Torgow, chair of Huntington Bank, shares why bringing communities together around what they have in common opens doors that nothing else can. Hear more on Our State of Education: skillman.org/stateofed 🎧

Michigan is in an #education marathon. Our President & CEO @angeliquepower spoke with @crainsdetroit about signs of progress in schools, how to build on momentum through deeper collaboration, & how education is directly tied to Michigan's economic future. bit.ly/4oxcWNB

We are #hiring four Department Associates to support department-level operations. These roles are responsible for coordinating workflows, maintaining tracking systems, and supporting project execution. The deadline to apply is June 26. To learn more, visit bit.ly/2CRqPRl

At #MPC26, we sat down with state leaders from the Governor's Office, @mieducation, and @MichiganLEAP to discuss how they’re working together to improve child #literacy across Michigan through a shared, long-term vision.

"Collaboration has led to progress in high-quality literacy curriculum, teacher training on the science of reading, tutoring and more, to boost literacy for Michigan students." @DrMaleyko @mieducation #studentsfirst #MPC2026

"The power of this moment is that work is no longer happening in silos," says Michelle Richard, senior education advisor for the gov's office about collaboration happening across state leaders including @mieducation and @MichiganLEAP #MPC2026

"This is the moment for #Michigan to say, we're cutting red tape, removing barriers, working together, and moving student success forward." Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea @MichiganLEAP #MPC2026 #miched

"Michigan is a place of makers... makers of bridges to each other in this purple state. We have to be." @angeliquepower on building #CommonGround #MPC2026

Tomorrow we will be at #MPC26 talking with state leaders about how they’re working together for education change. They’ll illuminate where there is consensus and momentum already underway, and where common ground must still be built. Watch Live: bit.ly/4csqCW9

Meaningful, sustainable progress happens when we work together. The Skillman Visionary Awards celebrates changemakers who work across sectors, geographies, & politics to create an #education system that meets the aspirations of all students. Learn more at skillmanvisionary.org.