Tag Archives: Education
UM-Flint team wins university competition, secures $50,000 grant for partner organization's Parkinson's exercise classes
A pair of physical therapy doctorate students at the University of Michigan-Flint have secured a $50,000 grant for the Michigan Parkinson Foundation to bolster the ability of providers in underserved communities to offer critical, culturally responsive Parkinson's disease treatment. Nia Ahart's and Zoey Humes' "Move to Represent" initiative will train 10 physical and occupational therapy[…]
UM-Flint's Neely overcomes tragedy to be named Maize & Blue Distinguished Scholar
Tyena Neely kept her eye on her goal of becoming an elementary educator in spite of several life changing setbacks.
Maize & Blue Scholar Lyons affirmed her passion for helping others while at UM-Flint
Kennedy Lyons has worked as a CNA throughout her time at UM-Flint, and will begin teaching in a local elementary school in Fall 2025.
CONNECTION THROUGH COMMUNITY (Officer Friendly Day video)
UM-Flint's Officer Friendly Day returned for its fourth year on April 26, bringing together local law enforcement and the autism community for a day of connection, learning, and fun. This year's event introduced exciting new experiences like virtual reality simulations that allowed participants to explore police interactions safely and educationally. Families enjoyed free food, games, crafts, story time[…]
UM-Flint's Officer Friendly Day, April 26, offers virtual reality experiences for the autistic community
The 4th Annual Officer Friendly Day will also feature traffic stop simulations, story time with an officer, crafts, games, activities, and free pizza.
UM-Flint's Educator Development Program empowers future educators through personalized support
The Morris Hood, Jr. Educator Development Program at the University of Michigan-Flint is transforming the educational journeys of aspiring teachers by providing comprehensive support systems that address their academic and personal needs. Through personalized coaching, wellness resources and community engagement opportunities, MHED creates pathways to success for students who might otherwise face significant barriers to[…]
Maize & Blue Scholar McDowell expanded horizons at UM-Flint
Joseph McDowell is graduating with honors from Education's Social Studies Teacher Certificate Program at UM-Flint and is poised to become an exceptional high school teacher.
UM-Flint to take educational training lead as part of historic Flint Water Crisis settlement
Today, Sept. 26, the ACLU of Michigan, Education Law Center and pro bono counsel White & Case LLP have reached what is being called a groundbreaking agreement in the federal class action lawsuit brought on behalf of Flint children to address the systemic failure to provide adequate special education and related services in the wake[…]
UM-Flint's Cunningham awarded $1.7M to study gap between theory and practice in K-5 math teaching
This four-year study will explore the impact of enhancing preservice training with learning progression theory in PK-6 math classrooms.
UM-Flint graduate student Wakefield named 2024-25 Region 5 Teacher of the Year
"I don't think teaching is only about the curriculum or test scores — it's also about helping students see what I see in them: unlimited potential," said Sasha Wakefield, who teaches math and statistics at Clio High School. Wakefield is pursuing her education specialist degree at the University of Michigan-Flint and was recently named 2024-25[…]