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New art classroom invites ‘productive artistic work’

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
A down-to-the-studs renovation has transformed the space from a 1950s-era high school “home ec” classroom to a modern elementary art room.

Orchestra covers ABCs of performing across genres

Kentwood Erin Albanese
The gig-ready ABC orchestra will perform for guests arriving to the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Holiday Pops Concert Friday evening.

ArtPrize-inspired event integrates tech, soft skills

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
An ArtPrize-inspired event gives Kent Career Tech Center cyber security students practice and sharpen their presentation and speaking skills.

Game board showcase demonstrates fun of skill-building

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills STEM Academy game boards demonstrated physics and fun at the game board showcase.

From in-class reading to real-world weather

Lowell Alexis Stark
A new elementary ELA curriculum ties together core subjects — math, science and social studies — with comprehensive reading and writing, with help from a Michigan meteorologist. 

Middle-schoolers showcase talents, find belonging in theater

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
Highlands Middle’s revived theater program offers an elite theater experience

Learning on a roll with delivery cart project

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Junior kindergartners test their handmade carts around school, discovering how physics powers everyday motion.

Fall play immerses cast & crew in Michigan history

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
The high school’s fall play honors the true stories of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald as it investigates unanswered questions that surround the sinking. 

Virtual welding sparks real-world learning

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Through the new MEERA program, students use virtual welding and 3D printing to explore real-world careers in engineering and advanced manufacturing.

Engineering classes help students explore careers, earn certifications 

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The program focuses on giving students insights into manufacturing and engineering careers. 

STEM Academy bond projects near the finish line

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hill’s STEM Academy now has more storage, windows and upgraded technology thanks to the district’s 2020 bond funds.

Tasting new book genres broadens reading palates  

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
In three minutes, these fourth-graders get “just a taste” of a book — and many walk away excited to read something new.

KDL partners with elementary school for Family Literacy Night

Kentwood Erin Albanese
An evening at a Kent District Library branch meant free books, resources and family time.

Students build, launch boats using upcycled materials

Sparta Riley Kelley
Science Olympiad students built and raced boats powered by upcycled computer fans.

Living Lab courtyard gives reading challenge autumn ambience

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Zinser Elementary fifth-graders help care for the Living Lab in their courtyard, so they can enjoy Michigan weather while reading outside. 

Taking a collaborative, project-based approach to math

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
Grandville’s elementary school leaders are excited about their new tool for teaching math, called Illustrative Mathematics.
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