{"id":55,"date":"2026-07-15T16:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/k12\/community-engagement\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T16:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T20:59:09","slug":"community-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/k12\/community-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Engagement &amp; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/k12\/wp-content\/themes\/flintblock\/assets\/images\/sidewalk-art.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 95%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 95%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background 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wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"\/k12\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"\/k12\/summer-camps\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Summer Camps<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"\/k12\/community-engagement\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Community Engagement<\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" 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href=\"\/k12\/early-colleges\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Early Colleges<\/span><\/a><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Early Colleges submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M1.50002 4L6.00002 8L10.5 4\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><ul data-wp-on--focus=\"actions.openMenuOnFocus\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__submenu-container wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"\/k12\/early-colleges\/genesee-early-college\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Genesee Early College<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"\/k12\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Community Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of K-12 Partnerships works closely with UM-Flint departments and community organizations throughout Flint and beyond to offer a wide range of enriching activities, educational workshops, and community events. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we are dedicated to providing welcoming and accessible spaces where students, families, educators, and community members of all backgrounds can learn, grow, and feel valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether through dual-enrollment, community events, or summer programming, our goal is to foster a love of lifelong learning, celebrate creativity, and build meaningful opportunities for connection and conversation. Through our events, we strive to ensure everyone feels respected and empowered to participate, share their perspectives, and pursue their passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bringing together diverse resources and expertise, the Office of K-12 Partnerships creates opportunities for personal growth, community engagement, and celebrating what makes each participant unique. Whether it\u2019s a hands-on workshop, a career exploration event, or a collaborative community event, we are committed to making each experience enriching and inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We invite you to join us at future events and become a part of our vibrant, welcoming network. Whether you\u2019re looking to spark creativity, build new relationships, or simply enjoy a day out with friends and family, we look forward to seeing you soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Featured Events &amp; Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-border-primary-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Inclusive Halloween 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sensory-friendly, accessible Halloween celebration for all ages and 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href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2025\/07\/29\/animal-scientist-autism-advocate-temple-grandin-to-take-part-in-um-flint-critical-issues-speaker-series-aug-22\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More About Temple Grandin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-border-primary-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Teacher Leadership Symposium 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional development and networking for K-12 educators across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Details coming 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