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In the news:

Macomb Daily: Summer Discovery program offered to Macomb County schools

February 23, 2024

Schools in Macomb County have a few more weeks to apply for the Summer Discovery program provided by the Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. There is $2,000 per student available.

Michigan Chronicle: Ballmer Group, United Way Unveil ‘Summer Discovery’ to Bridge K-8 Educational Gaps

February 6, 2024

The exciting news is on the horizon for students in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties as Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan launch a groundbreaking initiative called Summer Discovery.

Bridge Detroit: United Way, Ballmer Group looking to offer free summer school for Detroit students

January 31, 2024

After a scaled back summer school program last year, the Detroit Public Schools Community District may have more to offer students in 2024 thanks to funding from community partners. 

PRESS RELEASE: Summer Learning Initiative Launching in Southeast Michigan

January 30, 2024

Ballmer Group and United Way for Southeastern Michigan unveil Summer Discovery: a free learning initiative to bridge educational gaps for K-8 students. Application now open for sites looking to provide summer learning!