Godwin Heights

‘Starting a new chapter’: Graduate overcomes challenges, finds confidence and career path

Grandville

Wood Tech students ready to go boarding with their own creations

Caledonia

Writing their own success stories

Rockford

He’s a ‘giver’: Volunteer honored for 50 years of service

Students and teachers at Parkside Elementary recently dedicated a newly planted redbud tree to Robert Bowman, aka “Mr. Bob.”

Kenowa Hills

With high school in rearview mirror, he’s excited for road ahead

After struggling to pass his classes, senior Jacob Collins discovered a passion for cars and looks forward to post-grad life.

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Grandville

Wood Tech students ready to go boarding with their own creations

From longboards to surfboards to snowboards, the projects Grandville’s Wood Tech students get to design and build in the Gone Boarding program are truly one of a kind.

Comstock Park

Career day all about discovering future opportunities

Forest Hills

From humble beginnings to ArtPrize winner, artist shares his story

Multi Districts

Elementary classes learn why the orchestra rocks

Kentwood

‘I’m going to wave my flag’: Parade honors students from many nations

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

Zoo visitors help youngest learners cap off curriculum

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

John Ball Zoo critters stopped by Woodcliff Early Childhood Center as their Zoo-phonics lessons wrapped up.

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Young authors shine as library branch publishes classroom books

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The second-grade classes participated in the book program with the books now available for check out from the KDL Wyoming branch.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

Education advocates grapple with potential closure of DOE

Parents and other education advocates talk about what the closure of the U.S. Department of Education would mean for Kent County and for public education as a whole.

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Learning about nature in canoes instead of the classroom

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Teacher collaborative to open applications

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Register now for science, engineering, robotics summer camps

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A 2,200-mile change in location made all the difference for this grad

Lucero Delgado-Gomez didn’t know her vacation to Michigan was going to be her new home, but she admits it put her on the right path to graduation.

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