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Beth Heinen Bell is associate editor, reporter and copy editor. She is an award-winning journalist who got her professional start as the education reporter for the Grand Haven Tribune. A Calvin University graduate and proud former Chimes editor, she later returned to Calvin to help manage its national writing festival. Beth has also written for The Grand Rapids Press and several West Michigan businesses and nonprofits. She is fascinated by the nuances of language, loves to travel and has strong feelings about the Oxford comma. Read Beth's full bio

Cooking classes offer creative way to work on social, life skills

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell
At Bushnell Elementary, these young students with special needs are learning to take turns, ask questions, havepatience and solve math problems...

One novel published, second in process

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
An independent study period at school allows this high-school senior time to revise and learn about the publishing industry...

Grateful to ‘bee’ in person

Multi Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Twenty regional winners competed for the chance to represent West Michigan at the National Spelling Bee. This was the first time some students competed in an in-person event since the pandemic began...

Drier of tears, returner of backpacks, bus driver extraordinaire

Cedar Springs Beth Heinen Bell
Mr. Jeff has made a big impact on families since he first got behind the wheel of a district bus a little more than a year ago...

Remote learners unplug, get outdoors & connect

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell
Because of the pandemic, the Wittenbach Wege Center wasn’t able to offer its regular programming. Instead, the team decided to offer seasonal nature study classes for LAS Academy virtual students and homeschool students throughout Lowell...

Sense of community, colleagues help new teacher build confidence

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
A first-year teacher shares the highs and lows of beginning a teaching career during a global pandemic, and how the challenges could be a benefit in the future...

Superintendent pinpoints funding needs during pandemic and beyond

Godfrey-Lee Beth Heinen Bell
Federal COVID relief funding will help, but larger needs remain in Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, Kent County’s poorest school district, says Superintendent Kevin Polston...

Applications open for School Leader Fellowship program

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell
The goal is to empower leaders to confront systemic inequities in order to achieve equitable outcomes for all students. Applications will be accepted through the end of day on Friday, Feb. 19...

STEM students build for good

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
It’s about much more than construction skills in this middle-school class...

Local district chief appointed to lead state recovery advisory council

Godfrey-Lee Beth Heinen Bell
Godfrey-Lee Superintendent Kevin Polston has been named by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as chairperson of Michigan’s new Student Recovery Advisory Council, which will help the state’s education system recover from traumatic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Who would you take with you to the moon?

Godfrey-Lee Beth Heinen Bell
From purifying water at home to reading about a barrier-breaking mathematician, students are learning about space from a variety of perspectives and disciplines...

Lowell, Rockford secondary students returning to classrooms

Multi Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Citing recent trends in the decreasing number of COVID-19 cases in their communities, Lowell Area Schools and Rockford Public Schools are planning to take one step closer to 'normal' next week...

Rain gutter regatta showcases buoyancy, engineering skills

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell
An annual boat race has become a highlight of sixth-grade science class. At stake: bragging rights and 'a goofy trophy'...

Capitol riot gets personal in heart-sinking moment for history teacher and Michigan elector

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell
The day after a violent mob broke into the U.S. Capitol, teacher and Michigan elector Blake Mazurek sat down with School News Network to discuss Wednesday’s events and how teachers and parents can help children navigate trauma and uncertainty in the wake of such events...

Nate Fowler named new superintendent for Lowell Area Schools

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell
Interim superintendent given the nod by Lowell Board of Education to lead the district...

Students switch to Zoom for traditional visit to senior home

Lowell Beth Heinen Bell
Students at Murray Lake Elementary didn’t want to miss the chance to spread holiday cheer to their senior neighbors, even though they couldn’t visit in person...
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