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‘Kids telling kids’: News crew delivers the facts

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

The new Highlands Newspaper is a true “by kids, for kids” endeavor — with some handy writing lessons thrown in — and it’s being met with great success.

Arts Council elimination could negatively impact schools

All Districts Morgan Jarema

The Michigan House has voted to approve a state budget that would eliminate the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. That has the potential to cut arts programs in schools across the state.

Free summer meals at select KDL branches

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The Sack Suppers at KDL are available to children and teens at KDL’s Wyoming, Kelloggsville and Kentwood branches.

Summer EBT offers up to $120 for groceries

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A local school leader is helping to raise awareness about the summer program to ensure eligible families use the benefits available to them.

Free meal program feeding many kids this summer

All Districts Erin Albanese

School districts are working to make sure no child goes hungry this summer.

Area teachers honored for environmental stewardship

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Several Kent County teachers recently earned awards from the Groundswell Stewardship Initiative.

From SchoolAI to Google Gemini, students learn to navigate AI

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent ISD districts are integrating artificial intelligence into lessons that build critical thinking skills, encourage ethical use and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

Hands-on math class shows surprising results

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

A high-school math project has created an enduring friendship between a freshman and an older member of the Northview community.

Educator event showcases manufacturing career pathways

Kent ISD Alexis Stark

STEAM educators from across Michigan immersed themselves in real-life manufacturing at the Kent ISD’s spring STEAM Network Connect event at Amway.

Week at the museum leads to final projects

Education Everywhere Erin Albanese

Creativity took the shape of dioramas, art and much more at the Grand Rapids Public Museum Immerse Education Showcase.

Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’

Podcasts Charles Honey

Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.

Her passion: advocating for ‘that one kid’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

“My primary role is overseeing the special education department here, but on a day-to-day basis, my day never looks the same.” Get to know Northview’s new director of special services.