Michigan K.I.D.S. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides digital editions of the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News, related teaching materials and teacher guides, and other services to schools across Michigan.
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Let's Read! with the Yak "Let's Read!" is a one-hour event designed for elementary school students. It's a fun-filled program that demonstrates that while reading is important, it can also be lots of fun!
A weekly mini-newspaper especially for kids
Yak's Corner is an eight-page mini-newspaper for kids that's filled with local stories, events and people plus current events, Yak is more interactive with activities each week, including science experiments.
Support young people through mentoring
We've listed a number of mentoring organizations - each focusing, in different ways, on helping young people make successful lives.
►Connect with mentoring programs
Thank you to the corporate sponsors of Michigan K.I.D.S.
And thank you to the thousands of Free Press and News readers who have donated. Your contributions really do make a difference!
►Find out how you can help support these important programs.