The Next Idea

The Next IdeaIf you’re old enough, you might remember Schoolhouse Rock, a series of musical films that helped kids learn.Emmanuel Smith is “Mr. E in the…

The Next IdeaWe live in a world of stereotypes, as disappointing as that can be sometimes.Here’s one of them: black women never take any guff from anyone…

The Next IdeaBuilding community to end poverty.That's the mission of Circles USA. It's a long-term effort that's all about empowering people of low-income…

The Next Idea Caring for a baby takes up a huge amount of time.Yet one mom managed to find the time to come up with an idea for a product, pitch it in…

The Next IdeaHelping underserved young people embrace education, get into college and go on to be world-class citizens is the mission of a program called…

The Next IdeaBudget cuts for school districts are increasingly a way of life. Often, the first things to go when money gets tight are music and art…

The Next IdeaApproximately 70% of all Americans have a smartphone: 24/7 internet access, touch screen apps, and a video camera. A quick glance at any news…

The Next IdeaParents of children on the autism spectrum face significant challenges in getting the right education, support and other life tools for their…

The Next IdeaA very strange article in The New York Times caught my eye the other day. It noted that while unemployment has fallen to 4.7%, the lowest in…

The Next IdeaTake the combined brainpower of Michigan State, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University and apply that to solving the water…