Family Literacy Day marked the beginning of Family Literacy Month, with Ingham ISD introducing Literacy Consultants Heidi Gascon and Katherine Andersen to discuss the importance of fostering literacy at home.
Parents were encouraged to engage children in simple, everyday literacy-building activities such as meaningful conversations, shared reading, and even grocery list writing. Resources like the Michigan Learning Channel and Curious Crew were highlighted as valuable tools for language development.
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Zander Bowles, a former student in Ingham ISD’s SAIL program, has become a passionate and persistent advocate for accessibility in local government—attending city council meetings, advising on public facility updates, and volunteering across the community.
Haslett Public Schools’ Wilkshire Early Childhood Center is setting an example for what’s possible when a school team dedicates itself to building strong systems for students and families. Their staff has invested countless hours into this work, reviewing data, collaborating on goals, and engaging in professional development alongside Ingham ISD’s PBIS and School Improvement coaches. This partnership ensures Wilkshire’s efforts are intentional, sustainable, and always centered on student success. The result is a program worth celebrating and one we hope inspires other schools across the region.
