Author Estelle Slootmaker Estelle Slootmaker's Latest Articles How are Michigan’s families doing? By Estelle Slootmaker ● Development News ● October 16, 2026 Rising costs, child care shortages and barriers to health care are straining Michigan families. What could help? Is PreK for All meeting its goals? By Estelle Slootmaker ● Kids and Education ● September 29, 2026 Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K. How public libraries instill literacy in littles By Estelle Slootmaker ● Education ● August 17, 2026 Libraries' children’s programming builds kindergarten readiness and a lifelong love for reading. CMHA: Telling the whole story about Michigan’s public mental health system By Estelle Slootmaker ● Healthy Communities ● August 17, 2026 The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan gives a voice to the issues and the people experiencing them. True community mental health: How one county’s CMH board ensures care is relevant By Estelle Slootmaker ● Healthy Communities ● May 23, 2026 Alice Kelsey shares why she serves and how citizen boards help CMHs provide better care to county residents. Partner Partner Content How employee retention grows Michigan’s health care workforce By Estelle Slootmaker ● Healthy Communities ● March 21, 2026 Retaining folks working within the health care sector is a vital strategy in turning around current and projected workforce shortages. Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making” By Estelle Slootmaker ● Economic Development ● January 31, 2026 Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano. Generation E: Growing the next generation of entrepreneurs By Estelle Slootmaker ● Community Development ● January 13, 2026 The Generation E program for student entrepreneurs is a collaboration among the city of Monroe, its small businesses, and Monroe Public Schools. Partner Partner Content “When I grow up.” Inspiring kids to dream big about careers in health care By Estelle Slootmaker ● Development News ● January 13, 2026 These collaborations show how growing interest in health care careers can begin early. Michigan Municipal League collaborates, educates, and advocates for the state’s communities By Estelle Slootmaker ● Economic Development ● November 11, 2025 Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources. Posts pagination 1 2 … 28 Next