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Growing the next generation of educators

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

By clearing a pathway to the field of education, the Teacher Academy has seen a growing interest among students...

Drawing her life to embolden others

Sparta Jane Lally

Junior Isabel Gauthier, a lifelong artist, uses art to help her deal with struggles and encourage others...

The impact of a story

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Godwin High students read novels that explore how gender, race, nationality, language, ability and orientation shape understanding of the world and one another...

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Coding their way to world competition

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

The Prototypes are the first robotics team from Lee Middle School to qualify for the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas...

Hands-on trades training before graduation

Career Exploration Alexis Stark

Crossroads Alternative High School students learn trade skills before graduation in welding and construction at Grand Rapids Community College’s Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC program...

A dose of reality

Cedar Springs Jane Lally

Middle school students learn about finances and budgeting in Reality Store class activities...

Elementary literary festival a Young 5s fairy tale

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center transformed into a magical world of reading...

Ready for prime time

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Innovation Central students are receiving more tools, equipment and opportunities as an SME PRIME School...

Raising recognition of career and tech ed

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The congresswoman has co-introduced a bill that would create a category for CTE and vocational ed programs on U.S. Census data...

Pilot LEGO program helps young students learn STEM skills

Kelloggsville Sean Bradley

LEGOs inspire creativity and problem-solving at West Kelloggsville Elementary School...

Sleuthing students and staff spend National Reading Month in suspense

Rockford Allison Poosawtsee

A mystery involving a famous artwork and a very smart beetle named Marvin kept Valley View students and staff on the edge of their seats during Reading Month...

How did a world-famous van Gogh get into fifth grade?

Lowell Meghan Gracy

Murray Lake Elementary students study van Gogh’s “The Bedroom” through a 3D replica from the Heart for Art program...

At school or home, reading is a family affair

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Alpine Elementary celebrated the last week of Reading Month by inviting families to read with their students at school...

Learning division is easier with cupcakes

Comstock Park Karen Gentry

Math for Life, a new class at Mill Creek Middle School, teaches the core subject through kitchen skills...

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Learning about the art of the possible

State of the Arts Alexis Stark

Grand Rapids Public Schools high school students learn about careers in the arts from GRCC visual arts professors...

Sub’s video book teasers get high marks from viewers

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Phil Blum’s video series helps introduce Nickels Elementary students to new books and a love for reading...

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