ALT This image shows Angelique Power, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea and Lloyd Jackson seated in a radio studio with microphones. A large window is behind them, and they are in front of a banner with the WJR logo. Text on the image reads: "Our State of Education | Episode 13 Partnering for Change" and features a quote about the importance of listening to parents and students. The quote is attributed to Dr. Beverly Walker‑Griffea, Director of MiLEAP.

ALT Webpage for the Child Care Mapping Project by Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Includes text about supporting families with maps showing child care access in Michigan, and features three interactive map links: 'Annual Changes in Michigan's Licensed Child Care Providers,' 'Child Development and Care (CDC) Scholarship Usage,' and 'Child Care Supply and Demand (Formerly Child Care Deserts).' Background image features diverse children.

ALT Image of an open book icon with the text "Every child reads." The word "MILEAP" is displayed at the bottom. The background is dark blue.

ALT A special guest helped make Celebrate Your Child Literacy Day even more memorable! Bluey entertained attendees and joined Dr. Sophia Lafayette-Lause, MiLEAP Director of Early Learning and Family Supports; Dawn Kalkman, MiLEAP Education Consultant Manager; and Becky Gorinac, St. Clair County RESA Director of Early Childhood Services, for a photo during the record-breaking literacy event at Pine River Nature Center in Goodells, Michigan.

ALT A mobile library truck is parked outdoors on a sunny day, with groups of people gathered around tables displaying books and brochures. The truck features colorful graphics of diverse individuals and social media icons. Families and individuals appear to be engaging with the materials and enjoying the event. Trees and a parking area filled with vehicles are visible in the background.

ALT A group of people is gathered outdoors under trees, some sitting at picnic tables and others standing near tables with items. A stroller is in the foreground, and there are chairs set up nearby. It appears to be a community event or gathering.

ALT Five people stand on a wooden ramp in front of a log building, holding a banner that reads, "Celebrate Your Child!" The setting is outdoors with greenery and a clear sky.

ALT Cover of a publication by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation titled "From Commute to Care: How Grand Rapids turned a transit hub into a haven for families." It features an image of a smiling individual peering through a hole in a turquoise structure, with Grand Rapids Central Station in the background.

ALT The image shows a colorful and spacious playground area on a rooftop, featuring various play structures like slides and climbing frames. In the background, the NASCAR Hall of Fame building is visible. The sky is clear with a few clouds.

ALT This image shows a sign outside a modern building. The sign advertises "Childcare Inside Central Station" with an opening date of September 2026. It features two children playing with toys. The sign mentions services for infants through 5 years and offers free and reduced-cost options. There's a QR code on the sign, and in the background, a playground is visible.

ALT A conference room with people seated and a panel of speakers at the front. The room has wooden walls with presentation boards displayed. Attendees are listening attentively, and a person is walking towards the panel. The environment is professional and focused.

ALT Teal and purple graphic for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship featuring a smiling graduate in cap and gown, titled 'Community College Guarantee' and text that reads, 'michigan.gov/achievement'. The MI Student Aid logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT This is a promotional flyer for a webinar series titled "The Michigan Employer Roadmap to Child Care Solutions" presented by MiLEAP. The sessions run on specific dates in March, April, May, August, and December, from 2:30 to 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Details include the series topics, such as workforce strategy and funding solutions, with various speakers and sponsors like US Chamber Foundation, Business Leaders United, and Pulse. A registration link is provided.

ALT Books arranged in a semicircle around the text "OST Literacy Training." Titles include "Astronomy," "Jungle," "Fairy Tales," "Dictionary," "2 x 2," "Magic," and "Botany.