Sparta

Grant-funded tech helps students get the most out of workouts

Thornapple Kellogg

Fifth-graders leave a legacy for future reading, relaxation

Forest Hills

His music career is on track, thanks to guitar hero

Caledonia

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With striking commitment, he leads percussionists to find ‘genuine joy’

The percussion ensemble director of more than 25 years, Don Raaymakers mentors his student musicians, past and present, to be their best.

Rockford

Young bowler’s future is all strikes and spares

After being named the top high-school female bowler in the state, Rockford’s Sofia DeLuccia’s dream of bowling professionally is starting to coalesce.

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Kent City

Learning, gamified: The wall that sparks students’ enthusiasm

A new interactive board in the gymnasium at Kent City Elementary School is a new twist on technology in education, offering near limitless opportunities for active learning.

Grandville

Wood Tech students ready to go boarding with their own creations

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

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

Live from Paraguay, paleontologists explain ‘future fossils’

Education Everywhere Alexis Stark

The Grand Rapids Public Museum is hosting a free virtual presentation with staff who are in Paraguay researching “future fossils.”

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Mobile library is a rolling reading resource

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The Grand Rapids Public Library’s mobile library will make dozens of stops throughout the community into August.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

Massive federal spending bill includes nationwide school voucher program

A first-of-its kind federal school voucher program would allow 100% tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.

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Comstock Park

West Godwin principal says farewell after 27 years

Godwin Heights

Resolution Center hosts restorative practices training for educators

All Districts

District approves budget with $16M reduction in spending

Grand Rapids

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Education Everywhere

Spots still open for Gardens summer camps

Education Everywhere

Museum’s trivia nights test history, pop culture knowledge

Education Everywhere

West Michigan organization awarded $200K to boost teacher pipeline

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East Grand Rapids

Painful condition can’t dampen grad’s ‘high hopes’ for the future

This graduate pushed through the pain of sickle cell anemia, never letting his condition interfere with his academic progress.

Student Voices

Northview

Sparking success: welding in virtual reality

Ever heard of simulated welding? Thanks to some new equipment, it’s now a reality at Northview Next Career Center, and one student tested it out to write about the experience.

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