Alexis Stark

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Alexis Stark is a reporter covering Byron Center, Caledonia, Godfrey-Lee, Kenowa Hills and Thornapple Kellogg. She grew up in metro Detroit and her journalism journey brought her west to Grand Rapids via Michigan State University where she covered features and campus news for The State News. She also co-authored three 100-question guides to increase understanding and awareness of various human identities, through the MSU School of Journalism. Following graduation, she worked as a beat reporter for The Ann Arbor News, covering stories on education, community, prison arts and poetry, before finding her calling in education reporting and landing at SNN. Alexis is also the author of a poetry chapbook, “Learning to Sleep in the Middle of the Bed.”

Students earn accolades for creative writing

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Two Michigan-based writing contests honored students in Kent County for their thoughtful work in poetry and essay writing...

World traveler, caregiver, entrepreneur, seventh-grader

Caledonia Alexis Stark

She donates part of the proceeds from her apparel business to help those with cancer and to spread awareness...

Wanted: teens who can inspire change, spark passions

Youth Mental Health Alexis Stark

Local middle- and high-school students are invited to apply by June 4...

Writing through the grief

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Approaching the end of her senior year, she is learning to grieve with grace and share her emotions through writing, after the death of her older sister in 2016...

Like ballroom dancing without a partner

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

With COVID-19 safety restrictions in place, Kenowa Hills High School allowed the show to go on by filming a live performance of “Shakespeare’s Depictions of Love”...

‘Raising kids who care’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Zinser Elementary students created and sold artwork to friends and family and raised $2,100 to put toward a water tank in the community of Mityana, Uganda...

What the bond buys: better food, arts, technology and a year-round school

Kentwood Alexis Stark

Families, students and staff can look forward to new fine arts facilities, equitable nutrition and broader education opportunities, following the passage of a $192.15 million bond...

Voters give a strong ‘yes’ to $192 million bond request

Kentwood Alexis Stark

District voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a proposed $192.15 million bond that will pay for substantial school upgrades and a new year-round K-8 school, all without a tax increase...

Students reflect on personal experiences as Asian Americans

Classrooms for All Alexis Stark

Students respond to the spike in hate crimes, reflect on experiences as Asian American students...

GRCC leaders, public safety officers discuss social issues

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark

In support of this year’s National Criminal Justice Month, the Grand Rapids Community College Criminal Justice Department/Police Academy hosted a two-day virtual panel discussion focused on Criminal Justice Reform...

Aspiring high-school ag teacher hopes to return to her home district someday

Student Leaders Alexis Stark

She was recognized in March for teaching in elementary programs and promoting agricultural literacy...

Like Wonder Woman, ‘I gotta save the world!’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

After five years serving students and staff as a social worker at Zinser Elementary, Brooke Davis, is new director of diversity, equity and mental health services...

Students, professionals discuss impact of pandemic on well-being

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

This year’s Wedgwood’s State of the Child online event brought together local ninth-12th grade students and community leaders and experts to discuss the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic...

Making mental health awareness part of school culture

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Paint Kenowa Green is about creating safe spaces and ending stigma...

Students celebrate the beauty of multiple languages

Classrooms for All Alexis Stark

Students celebrated their Spanish-speaking heritage with International Mother Language Day at Alpine Elementary...

Poet uses words to empower others, inspire change

Meet the Future Alexis Stark

Senior Thang Lian’s award-winning poetry tells his story. His activism shows his passion for his home country and making a difference...

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From struggling to role model, thanks to strong teacher support

Second-grade teacher: literacy is a civil right

Art plus STEM = student-designed machines

Library learning includes space, the eclipse and all things astronomical

Book battle promotes literacy, teamwork

Future health care pros sample multiple career focuses

High-schoolers share experience in AP African American Studies with State Board of Education

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Basketball team unites students, promotes inclusion

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