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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.
THRIVEcast - Focused on Flint Kids Thriving
Latest Episodes
Turning a Passion for Sports into STEM Learning
In this episode of THRIVEcast, we talk with Flint native Jonathan Blanchard, founder of STEMletics, about using sports and technology to make STEM education engaging for students. From basketball statistics to the science behind athletic perfor...
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The Power of the Flint Parent Collaborative: Building Stronger Schools Together
In this episode of THRIVEcast, parents from the Flint Parent Collaborative discuss the challenges and rewards of advocating for students and families. From navigating special education services to participating in school boards, listening sessi...
Attendance Starts Early: Building Success from Day One
Attendance is often viewed as a concern for older students, but the habits that support lifelong success begin much earlier. In this episode of THRIVEcast, education leaders explore the connection between early childhood attendance, school read...
Why Kindergarten Readiness Can’t Wait
Kindergarten readiness is often reduced to learning letters and numbers, but true readiness begins long before a child ever enters a classroom. In this episode of THRIVEcast, education and community leaders discuss the critical role early child...
Second Chances: Education After Juvenile Justice
Chronic absenteeism is often seen as a student problem - but what if it’s really a systems problem? In this episode of THRIVEcast, we unpack the complex realities facing students involved in the juvenile justice system. From undiagnosed learnin...