School News Network
Superintendent candidates announced
The School Board of Grand Rapids Public Schools announced Tuesday a slate of five potential candidates to replace retiring Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal. Narrowed from a field of 30 applicants, the educators will participate in initial interviews on March 16...
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It’s Burn Awareness Week – do you know these tips?
Scald injuries affect all ages and about every 60 seconds, someone in the U.S. gets burned. Children, older adults and people with disabilities are most vulnerable. Since this is Burn Awareness Week, E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety staff provided this information on scald injury prevention...
School resource officer wants to make personal connections
A student’s article about the school’s new resource officer, which originally appeared in the school news publication, 'Bell Ringer'...
In mixed millage results, approvals for five districts but setback for one
While five local school districts won tax request approvals from voters, a defeat in Caledonia will cost the district more than $150,000 in revenue...
After attending global youth conference, student vows to act locally
Aliya Hall, a sophomore at Godwin Heights High School, is one of two local students who was invited to attend the International Congress of Youth Voices in San Francisco this year. Maeve Wilbourn, a senior at Grand Rapids Public Schools’ City High/Middle School, attended as well. Here, Aliya shares some of the highlights of the experience in her own words...
Family Experience Guide
Discover entries created by schools, GRKids’ not-to-miss venues, as well as events and activities for creative family fun.
Discovery Deck Challenge
Complete art-based challenges and collect the complete series of ArtPrize Discovery Deck postcards.
Mobile Lab & Mobile STEAM Lab
Creative challenges & pop-up art-making activities inspired by contemporary art practices.
Museum Self Guided Programs
Kent County Schools Visit Free! (Age 17 and under)
Expedition: Dinosaur exhibit – Available Guided Programming
Investigate: Plant and Animal Adaptations
Guided Programs for Schools
Provide learners opportunities to explore culture, history and science through tours, hands-on activities, and guided exploration. Programming Strands: Explore, Investigate, STEAM, Discover, and Share.
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