June 2014

  Working with iO this and last week has been interesting. I’ve met some really great people and recently I’ve started to dig my teeth into research on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) which will be implemented in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and 4 other U.S. territories. Needless to say, these standards […]

You can only live a week, at maximum, without water. Actually, three to four days is a more conservative estimate. You can go maybe as long as three weeks without food, though you won’t look or feel to great. The World Health Organization estimates that 1.8 million human deaths are caused by waterborne diseases. Meanwhile,

Dear Lauren, This is the first job that you’ve had that will employ some of the skills that you’ve learned in college; and this implies the high expectations that you have for this job. Really, what is set in place for you to do is to test your professionalism skills, gain knowledge from this working

    You’re not a kid anymore. You’re not going to just waste away your summer watching TV, bumming around with friends or refreshing your social media websites–well at least not for the entire summer. No more sleepless nights wandering around. No more waking up at 3-4 pm the next day to eat junk food

Dear McKenzie, As it always seems to go, nothing goes as planned. No matter how many different ways I predicted how my first (and second and third) day would go, nothing went the way I expected it to. I’m sure I’ll look back at this post after I return to Ann Arbor and think of

Dear Meredith, While writing this letter, you are taking periodic glances at the incredible view that encompasses you: the ambassador bridge, Motor City Casino, and the (first quarter) moon. Although you could see many, many more stars in the Dexter countryside, Detroit is full of bright people, places, and ideas. Detroit is an amazing city that shines brighter and

Dear Julia, This summer for you was about exploring public service and policy at the local and state levels. Working as a legislative intern for Senator Carl Levin gave you a perspective of the political processes and culture of national government. At Michigan Suburbs Alliance, you are hoping to gain an insight of the inner

I am writing this letter sitting on my bed face timing Ornela while taking in the amazing view from my window. When I look up I can see the darkness of the night slowly creeping up while at the same time revealing the beauty of the city, Detroit. The trees are a nice sight right