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Dr. Tonya Matthews, President and CEO of the Michigan Science Center in Detroit

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Dr. Tonya Matthews, the new leader of the Detroit science museum, aims to clue kids, especially girls, in to how cool S.T.E.M. careers can be.
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School Issues

Kellogg Foundation Program Officer Sharnita Johnson

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Thanks to the Kellogg Foundation's new Detroit-based office, she's able to see her efforts pay off in the city she calls home.
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Attractions

Curator and Dad John Lebert Educates Families at Ann Arbor Zoo

Shawn Wright -
He loves lizards, amphibians and invertebrates and taught families about them at the Great Lakes Zoological Society's World Of Discovery Reptile Zoo.
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School Issues

Cesar Chavez Academy Graduate Shares Tips for Success in School

Shawn Wright -
It wasn't easy being an all-star student in Detroit, but Elizabeth Morales persevered thanks to grit, dedicated parents and a community of supporters. Now, the University of Michigan senior is offering advice for students to follow in her successful steps.
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Indoors

Redford Parents Jim and Vikki Pinard, Co-Founders of Electric Light Theatre

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Jim and Vikki Pinard - and their tween son - hope to spark an all-ages-welcome small-stage revival with their new group, Electric Light Theatre.
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Guides

Brighton Balloon Sculptor Tim Thurmond

Shawn Wright -
This artist from Livingston County sets records and makes kids smile with his incredible inventions - from recreations of life-sized superheroes to famous paintings.
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Attractions

The Robot Garage Founders, Sarah and Jonathan Jacobs, a Mom-Dad Team

Shawn Wright -
LEGOs and robots bring this family together - including their three STEM-minded daughters - at their Oakland County hub for science fun and education.
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Advice

Detroit Artist and Dad SLAW Mixes Up Retro Art and Fatherhood

Shawn Wright -
With swank mid-century flair, this southeast Michigan guy has a cool-cat, down-to-earth style – and two pretty creative young adult kids, too.
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Special Needs

Chickens and Autism: How 'Goldie' Helps a Michigan Teen

Shawn Wright -
With the help of a feathered friend, Alair Bergman of Ortonville, Mich. has overcome autism symptoms, written a book and plans for a bright future.
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Camps

Performer Tonya 'Touchdown' Dallas Teaches Michigan Kids to Act

Shawn Wright -
Whether story telling or coaching young talent, Belleville mom Dallas focuses on fun and family - and hopes to launch a Michigan-based reality TV show.
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Guides

Breakfast for Dinner Spots in Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Who says you can't have breakfast for dinner? These local restaurants offer pancakes, sausage, hash browns and other first-meal faves any time of day.
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Guides

Family Movies Coming Out in 2022

Metro Parent Editorial -
2022 is welcoming tons of family-friendly flicks. Here are 19 of our favorite kids movies coming out this year.
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Private Schools

Pros and Cons of Single Gender Schools

Megan Krueger -
Considering single-gender education for your son or daughter at a southeast Michigan all-male or all-female school? These insights on the pros and cons of single gender schools may help.
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