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At a crossroads? School helps students see future options

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Welding? Nursing? Cosmetology? Crossroads High School has students exploring careers and earning certifications, and the state has taken note.

Want to read? Beloved teacher makes it possible

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
Kids in Kent City have new books to add to their personal libraries, thanks to a giveaway honoring the life and legacy of a former Kent City Elementary teacher. 

Senior dreams of telling stories through art as tattoo artist

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Wyoming High School senior Charlie Baker, whose artwork is on display at McDonald’s, talks about his future plans in art.

Woodworking students do the math to build tables, cutting boards

Lowell Erin Albanese
The craft of woodworking requires constant math, which Lowell High School students are learning as they make shaker tables.

Trio of district schools honored for reading scores

Kentwood Erin Albanese
What’s working in reading instruction at schools with higher-than-expected achievement? Educators share their thoughts.

She helps students grow and discover ‘the power in what music can do’

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
“Music is something that I’d like kids to keep with them for a lifetime, and hopefully I can encourage that,” says elementary music teacher Rhonda Vanderwest. Discover why being at the front of the classroom brings her joy.

Student artwork soars in Heritage Hill ArtPrize exhibit

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Take a look at how students helped bring this community art installation to life.

Sunflower seeds school students on plant life cycles 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Third-graders hunt sunflower seeds in their school’s learning garden to plant next spring, continuing the circle of life.

Opening doors: partnership brings MEERA labs to area middle schools

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The new hands-on labs are giving students an early look at the people, skills and technology shaping tomorrow’s careers.

Kent County schools expand CTE offerings with state grant

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
State grants are helping three districts give students earlier opportunities to explore careers and build real-world skills.

Grads paint a pathway for younger students

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Two graduates are sharing art with the school they once attended through an aspirational mural.

Marching band camp 101: Long days, beautiful noise

Northview Brett Atwood
“A lot of people don’t realize how physical (marching band) is.” Discover all the work that happens at marching band camp to put together a full show. 

Summer NASA program has this educator ‘jazzed about space’

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
A professional development opportunity at NASA equipped this teacher with the tools to get her students invested in STEM.

Musical theater camp sets the stage for show-stopping fun

Forest Hills Brett Atwood
Young performers shine as they learn the ins and outs of musical theater.

Building skills that last, from STEM into everything else

All Districts Erin Albanese
With work readiness on the decline, educators are looking at how to best teach in a rapidly advancing world and zeroing in on the interpersonal skills employers want the most.

Gaining hands-on automotive experience, certifications 

Grandville Brett Atwood
The new Weller Auto Tech Center at Grandville High School is more than a lab; it’s a fully functional, real-world automotive repair facility.
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