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Riley Kelley is a reporter covering Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Rockford and Sparta school districts. An award-winning journalist, Riley spent eight years with the Ludington Daily News, reporting, copy editing, paginating and acting as editor for its weekly entertainment section. He also contributed to LDN’s sister publications, Oceana’s Herald-Journal and the White Lake Beacon. His reporting on issues in education and government has earned accolades from the Michigan Press Association and Michigan Associated Press Media Editors.

‘Every one of them is unique’: Paper butterflies complete migration

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The Symbolic Monarch Migration program connects students in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

‘Master of all the schools’ gets back in the classroom

Rockford Riley Kelley

Superintendent Steve Matthews is spending a day a month subbing for a different teacher in the district, getting face-to-face time with students and giving teachers a free day off.

Reading challenge leads to lessons in art, geography & more

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Fifth-graders are finding fun ways to contextualize “A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation.”

New high school athletic space is ‘exactly what we needed’

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

The Red Hawk Fitness Center, Cedar Springs High School’s bond-funded fitness space, opened in February.

Braille & beyond: Students learn about navigating an unseen world

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Children’s House students at Grand Rapids Montessori Academy spent a day exploring what life is like for individuals with visual impairments.

‘It just kind of sprouted’: Project brings new life to greenhouse

Rockford Riley Kelley

The once-neglected greenhouse at Rockford High School has been revitalized thanks to students and volunteers.

ASD classroom now serving your morning pick-me-up

Sparta Riley Kelley

ASD students at Sparta Middle School are learning valuable life skills in the brand new Neuro Brew Crew coffee shop.

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

All Districts Riley Kelley

The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

His secret to music success? ‘Don’t let perfect get in the way of better’

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

This Cedar Springs eighth-grader is a nine-instrument musical marvel.

Student-led Black History Museum highlights Great Migration

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Union High School students showcased key elements of Black history and culture.

RSVP now for March 18 STEAM showcase

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

This first-of-its-kind event will celebrate student projects.

Exploring the ‘science-y side’ of the Winter Games

Rockford Riley Kelley

Cannonsburg Elementary’s STEAM Olympics was a hit.

Embracing ASL: ‘I think it’s just such a beautiful language’

Sparta Riley Kelley

Over the course of four weeks, fourth- and fifth-graders are learning the basics of American Sign Language.

Teamwork and tape are key to building the best bobsleds

Sparta Riley Kelley

In an Olympic-themed STEM lesson, Appleview students designed, built and tested their own bobsleds.

She’s on the lookout for that ‘OMG moment’ of understanding

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

After four years in education, Shaye Rogers is settling into a rhythm.

Presentation will point out the pitfalls of perfectionism

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The district’s wellness coordinator plans to speak about how to strive for success in healthy ways.

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