VIDEO: How after school programs are helping Michigan students succeed

@gandernewsroom Like any parent, LaToya Turner of Benton Harbor wanted to give her son, Eric, the tools for a happy and successful life. For her, that meant a safe place to go after school where he could keep building on what he’d learned during the day. If you feel the same way about the kids…

Lucas Henkel

January 25, 2024

@gandernewsroom

Like any parent, LaToya Turner of Benton Harbor wanted to give her son, Eric, the tools for a happy and successful life. For her, that meant a safe place to go after school where he could keep building on what he’d learned during the day. If you feel the same way about the kids in your life and you live in Michigan, you’re in luck—watch the video to find out why. #michigan #michigander #bentonharbor #education #publicschools #michiganpublicschools

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Like any parent, LaToya Turner of Benton Harbor wanted to give her son, Eric, the tools for a happy and successful life. For her, that meant a safe place to go after school where he could keep building on what he’d learned during the day. If you feel the same way about the kids in your life and you live in Michigan, you’re in luck—watch the video to find out why.

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