Ypsilanti MI
6-16-2025 8:38am

$60 Million Summer Discovery program kicks off with training for teachers


MEDIA ADVISORY

SUMMER SCHOOL TRAINING BRINGS 800+ EDUCATORS TO FORD FIELD
$60 Million Summer Discovery program kicks off with training for teachers

June 13, 2025 – Detroit, MI – From June 16–18, more than 800 educators from across southeast Michigan will gather at Ford Field for a high-energy, three-day training ahead of Summer Discovery — the region’s flagship summer learning initiative powered by United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The professional development is led by Lavinia RISE Summer Learning, the curriculum, coaching, and PD partner of choice for Summer Discovery sites. Just days before thousands of students begin summer school, educators will prepare to deliver high-impact instruction for students in greater Detroit.

WHAT:

· Summer Discovery 2025 – In-Person Educator Training

WHEN:

· June 16–18, 2025 (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM)

WHERE:

· Ford Field, Detroit, MI

VISUALS:

  • Educators engaging in high-energy breakout sessions and hands-on collaboration
  • Group photo of 800+ local educators on Ford Field

WHY IT MATTERS:

Summer learning can be a game-changer, especially for students who need it most. This training uniquely positions educators to bridge learning gaps, setting students up for success in the upcoming school year.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Interview facilitators, program sponsors, funders, and educators on-site
  • Capture photo/videos of 800+ educators engaged in professional development

MEDIA CONTACT: Jerome Espy, Senior Director of Communications & Public Relations, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, (248) 417-9567 or jerome.espy@liveunitedsem.org or Ashley Orr, Public Relations & Communications Specialist, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, (248) 707-0112 or ashley.orr@unitedwaysem.org

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About United Way for Southeastern Michigan

United Way for Southeastern Michigan, a member of the United Way Worldwide network and an independently governed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, works to help households become stable and ensure children have the support they need to thrive. For more than one hundred years, United Way has been a leader in creating positive, measurable, and sustainable change in communities throughout southeast Michigan. United Way works in partnership with donors, agencies, corporate and municipal partners to help families meet their basic needs of housing, food, health care and family finances, and ensure children start school ready to learn and graduate ready for life. To give, advocate, volunteer or learn more, visit UnitedWaySEM.org.

Ashley Orr
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3011 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 500, Detroit, MI 48202
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