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THRIVEcast - Focused on Flint Kids Thriving
THRIVEcast, presented by the Flint Center for Educational Excellence, explores the people, programs, and research shaping a community where every Flint child can thrive. Each episode highlights the center’s work with schools, families, and community partners to build an educational ecosystem that supports Flint kids’ success and wellbeing.
Podcasting since 2026 • 3 episodes
THRIVEcast - Focused on Flint Kids Thriving
Latest Episodes
Why Attendance Matters: Understanding and Addressing Absenteeism
This episode of Thrive Cast continues an important conversation on chronic school absenteeism, exploring the complex and often overlooked reasons students struggle to attend school consistently. From transportation challenges and unstable housi...
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Why Students Miss School: Understanding Chronic Absenteeism
In this episode of THRIVEcast, we discuss the growing issue of chronic school absenteeism and the many barriers that can prevent students from attending school consistently. Through perspectives from education leaders, youth advocates, m...
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50:40
March is Reading Month: Laying the Foundation for Lifelong Learning
In this episode of THRIVEcast, host Dawn Hibbard talks with Dr. Nina Hasty about the critical importance of early grade reading skills and how they set the stage for future academic success. They explore how children learn to decode, com...
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29:16