Paulette Parker
Digital Journalist - BloggerPaulette is a blogger for Michigan Radio's State of Opportunity project, which looks at kids from low-income families and what it takes to get them ahead. She previously interned as a reporter in the Michigan Radio newsroom.
Before working at Michigan Radio, she was the news editor of The Washtenaw Voice at Washtenaw Community College. She has an associate degree in journalism from WCC. And she is currently a junior at Eastern Michigan University, pursuing a bachelor's degree in media studies and journalism.
When she isn't working she is spending time with her husband and two young daughters.
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If you follow State of Opportunity regularly, then you know we've talked quite a bit about food deserts – places where fresh fruits and vegetables are in…
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As the week winds down, many of us are looking forward to a little rest and relaxation. I thought I'd share some recommended reading – and listening – for…
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The benefits and necessity of school recess have been widely debated over the past decade. But growing research shows recess helps improve academic…
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It seemed like skipping students ahead a grade level or putting them in split-grade classes were common strategies to keep advanced students engaged when…
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Today is Inauguration Day and President Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.As Barack Obama leaves office, we're…
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Having a parent behind bars can be a traumatic experience for a child. Studies show parental incarceration can affect school achievement, health,…
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More than 43 million Americans receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - formerly known as food stamps. And many of these…
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The 2017 tax filing season begins January 23. But millions of low-income families across the country will face delays in getting their refunds. The delays…
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Participating in school sports is a great way for children to stay healthy. But the benefits go far beyond that. Kids who participate in sports have…
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The number of kids with peanut allergy tripled between 1997 and 2008, according to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE).The idea that your child…