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He’s a football fan all about empowering team excellence

Caledonia Alexis Stark

New Emmons Lake Elementary Principal Nathan Walters says he learns joy and gratitude from his students.

U.S. Education Secretary: ‘We gotta fight for our educators’

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona hosted a roundtable discussion on public service loan forgiveness with local educators.

First-year teacher wants students to know ‘You can have fun while learning’

Podcasts School News Network

In this episode of Study Hall, first-year Kent City teacher Marla Anderson discusses why she chose teaching at a time new teachers are badly needed.

Why do most schools start before Labor Day? Several reasons

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Middle college programs are the main reason Kent ISD seeks a post-Labor Day waiver for all local school districts. But there are others.

Student musicians tour Europe, performing along the way

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

With Michigan Musicians Abroad, high school students performed concerts in London, Paris, Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

Bus drivers role-play safety, security events

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

More than 170 attended a training focused on educating bus drivers on how to handle unexpected violence and threats.

Summer school: like off-season practice

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia summer school teachers help students retain what they previously learned and set them up for success in their next school year.

First day focus: be helpful & kind

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Dutton Elementary Principal Shawn Veitch kicked off the first day of school with morning rounds and encouraging affirmations.

Counselor offers ‘next-level listening skills’ and a punching bag

Caledonia Alexis Stark

West Michigan Counselor of the Year Hilaski serves as a fierce advocate for her students at Caledonia High School.

Voters say ‘yes’ to library, early childhood millage requests

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Both the Kent District Library and the Ready by Five early childhood millage requests had huge support at the polls.

Lesson in environment leads students to plant a plot for pollinators

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Sixth-graders are enticing bees, butterflies and other pollinators to their newly planted native pollinator garden – designed with biodiversity in mind.

Inspired by Taylor Swift, she wants to be on stage

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Fourth-grader Gabby Farrell dreams of following in the footsteps of her favorite singer and traveling the world.

Credit deficit? Map a plan, stick to it, says this grad

Caledonia Alexis Stark

After falling behind in the race to graduation, Caledonia High School senior Ryan Rivera stepped on the gas for the final lap and earned his diploma.

Schools recognized for improving culture, encouraging growth

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Four Caledonia Community Schools recently received the 2023-24 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools award for fostering a compassionate culture of connections.

Peer listeners, other mental health supports, key to school safety

Caledonia Riley Kelley

Districts’ ever-expanding approach to student mental health includes peer groups, counseling services, added curriculum and more.

Armed Forces Thanksgiving message: aim high, persevere

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Students and educators from more than 30 West Michigan high schools came together with local veterans and community leaders for the ninth annual Armed Forces Thanksgiving event.

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