1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (348+ words) Safe Sitter" is a nationally recognized program designed to prepare teens and pre-teens to be safe, responsible and capable when caring for younger children. The Alpena class offered a highly interactive experience, blending hands-on practice, guided discussions, role playing and…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (246+ words) MICHIGAN " The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is expanding its partnership with public universities to strengthen the state's child welfare workforce, according to a MDHHS press release on Wednesday. Three additional universities " Oakland University, Eastern Michigan University…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (359+ words) At the August Alpena Public Schools board meeting, many instructional aides attended to voice their dissatisfaction of how they were treated during a staff meeting. As of Aug. 31, they had 107 instructional assistants, with 27 vacant positions. The instructional aides were asked…...