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The Mt. Pleasant High School Robotics team is advancing to the 2026 FIRST Championship, marking a rapid rise in a highly competitive global field. Beyond competition, the program is building a growing K-12 pipeline that gives students hands-on STEM experience and pathways into engineering careers.
The Gratiot-Isabella RESD Student Leadership Community initiative empowers students from 12 area schools to develop leadership and collaboration skills while elevating student voices to better inform and strengthen local education experiences.
What started as one man’s private collection has turned into a public wildlife museum striving to share his legacy while educating about the importance of wildlife conservation.
With literacy rates lagging across Michigan, Isabella County organizations are working collaboratively to expand access to books, programs, and reading experiences. Their shared goal: help more children build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
When winter weather threatens Isabella County, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools begins evaluating conditions long before families wake up. From National Weather Service briefings to early-morning road checks, district leaders weigh multiple factors before deciding whether to cancel or delay classes—all with student safety as the top priority.
At Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, creating meaningful experiences for children and families takes more than what visitors see on the exhibit floor. As human resources director, Amy Weaver works behind the scenes to support staff, coordinate volunteers, and help shape the museum’s direction.
CMU announces The Central Career Guarantee, becoming the first public university in Michigan to guarantee a job or graduate school after graduation.
This fall, CMU’s Center for Learning through Games and Simulations is launching Pages of the Press, a program that gives students the opportunity to learn marketing, design, and communication skills through the world of game development.
Economic and early childhood experts across the Great Lakes Bay Region agree: investing in child care is smart business. At the recent Early Childhood Business Summit, leaders shared how reliable, affordable care drives workforce stability, improves productivity, and strengthens communities.
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
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