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No cell phones in class? It’s a good thing, student and principal say

Sparta

After 50 years, this teacher has no regrets

Rockford

At Meadow Ridge, engagement & enthusiasm lead to success

Education Everywhere

School groups learn about Anishinaabe history, customs from Michigan tribes

Student groups met with tribe members during Anishinaabe Culture Day at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

East Grand Rapids

Ukraine ambassador: Students ‘have the power’ to shape the world

Bridget Brink, U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and East Grand Rapids alum, shared about the current war and its worldwide implications.

SNN Video Features

Kelloggsville

Horses help students break through barriers, build confidence

A horse therapy program is making a big difference for students at 54th Street Academy.

Rockford

Preparing a plan for fire safety

Cedar Springs

Live from the gridiron: students document football team

Kenowa Hills

Let’s meet up: twice-weekly gatherings build connections

Rockford

Too good to be true? Learning the tips and tricks to bust scams

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

School groups learn about Anishinaabe history, customs from Michigan tribes

Education Everywhere Erin Albanese

Student groups met with tribe members during Anishinaabe Culture Day at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

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Teachers: explore field trip options VIP-style

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park School News Network

Educator Night & Expo at Meijer Gardens will treat teachers to field trip options and a night out.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

Is it enough? Supplemental budget aims to offset mental health, security cuts

Supplemental funds will curb the impact of mental health and safety cuts in the education budget, but they won’t solve everything.

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Kelloggsville

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Grandville

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Multi Districts

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Wyoming

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District hosting town hall meetings on attendance zones

Kentwood

Fiesta offers a taste of Hispanic culture

Comstock Park

Voters asked to renew non-homestead millage

Godfrey-Lee

Teachers: explore field trip options VIP-style

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Write Michigan short story contest open to students & adults

Kent District Library

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Kenowa Hills

Her leadership style: bring out the best in others

Kenowa Hills veteran teacher and friendly neighborhood dog walker Brooke Johnston is the new principal at Zinser Elementary.

Student Voices

Northview

Same family, different major goals

Twins Christian and Xander both have big plans for the future, yet you won’t find them working together. We recently spoke with the pair about their (very individual) dreams and how their school is helping them get there.

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