Sole on the Page Middle and high school students at International Academy of Flint have been learning about creating designs for their own custom shoes. After creating these designs, students will have the opportunity to make their creations a reality by putting their designs on an actual pair of sneakers. This activity allowed students to […]

Myrakle Wilburn, a graduate of International Academy of Flint, is working her way to becoming a franchise owner for Culver’s Restaurant. She is currently working as a general manager and has recently helped open two new locations. “My goal is to be an owner for this group of Culver’s within the next five years,” says […]

March is National Reading Month – a month aimed to motivate readers of all ages to read every day. To help encourage Afterschool Download readers to cozy up to a good book this month, our editorial team asked Flint & Genesee Education & Talent staff which books they would recommend. Here is what they had […]

Are you a positive person who wants to help unleash the potential of area students? Consider applying for one of several positions open through YouthQuest, an afterschool program offered through Flint & Genesee Education & Talent. “The work we do is important in empowering and engaging the youth in our community,” says Dr. Kimberly Leverette, […]

March marks Women’s History Month. According to the National Women’s History Museum, the celebratory month evolved from Women’s History Week, which began in 1978 as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California. “This month, we want our students and staff to honor, celebrate and learn about the lives of influential women in both history and […]