Due to the pressures of growing up, self-confidence can be a trait that is hard to come by for teenagers. That is why one partner of The Kalamazoo Promise has created a support system meant to...
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It’s no secret that we take pride in the success stories of Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS) alumni who used The Kalamazoo Promise (The Promise) to follow their dreams. This week, we introduce three...
A world without music would be duller than a film about paint drying, which is actually a real thing. Although students are currently learning from home, we wanted to recognize a local program that...
A racially diverse cast of educators can effectively establish cohesion and different outlooks among students. Unfortunately, the field of public education is lacking such diversity. To help...
In today’s world, the ability to read is a necessary part of our day-to-day routines. This week, we will learn more about a Promise Partner whose goal has been to improve literacy within our...
The latest edition of our DAD Series features Jacob Pinney-Johnson, a proud father to a seven-year-old daughter and two-year-old son and a member of The Kalamazoo Promise’s inaugural class of...
This week’s blog focuses on the importance of connecting with our core values and provides key tips to parents during this period of social distancing and COVID-19 confinement. To help facilitate...
Just as a caterpillar emerges from its cocoon as a butterfly, so too has downtown Kalamazoo transformed into the jewel of southwest Michigan. Corny analogies aside, the last few years have been...
We know that things are a little unpredictable in the world right now, but it is still important for young professionals to continue building their resumes and gaining relevant experience whenever...
This month, the spotlight shines on a member of The Kalamazoo Promise (The Promise) team who transitioned from a college intern to a full-time staff member. For Scholar Relations and Alumni...
According to an article by Forbes, 2019 saw the total number of freelancers in the United States rise to 57 million. Clearly this type of work has experienced a substantial growth, so we decided to...
At one point or another, we have all sought advice or guidance from someone about our college or career pathway. Being able to network with professionals in your desired career field can lead to an...
UPDATE: As of March 13, Social Media Week has been postponed due to public health concerns. Please stay connected for details as they are released. At KzooConnect, we are all about connecting with...