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  East Grand Rapids
  ‘Soul of Northview’ Says Students Are the Reward
  Charles Honey
  Ted Burba, a longtime and beloved teacher for Northview Public Schools who retired this fall, died early this week after a long illness. In tribute to his lasting legacy, School News Network republishes this profile of Mr. Burba that originally ran in 2016 to honor his 50th year of teaching...
  East Grand Rapids
  Filmmaker, engineer, future rocket-builder: it’s all about creativity
  Morgan Jarema
  Xiangyu Chen says his twin passions -- filmmaking and all things science, technology, engineering and math-related -- draw upon similar principles...
  Kent ISD
  Career education expert takes on new Kent ISD assistant superintendent position
  Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
  Amid COVID-19, Sue Gardner took on a brand new role as Kent ISD assistant superintendent helping to administer and support the existing high school programs and help start new ones...
  Northview
  Entrepreneur, philanthropist, third-grader
  Morgan Jarema
  This student leader wants everyone to be included...
Arts & Academics
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  Grandville
  ‘These kids just really want to be singing’
  Beth Heinen Bell
  Determined to bring back choir in a safe manner, this teacher made changes to her classes based on the latest scientific research and best practices by fellow teachers...
  State of the Arts
  Marching on
  Erin Albanese
  The plan is to continue regular rehearsals and to host a number of community events, to be determined...
  Bridging the Talent Gap
  Virtual career exploration a hit with students
  Morgan Jarema
  The district helped shape the online program, which is now being used to varying degrees by a handful of area schools...
  Rockford
  Celebrating senior singers with a final concert, virtually
  Charles Honey
  Over 120 choral students in grades 9-12 will join voices in a virtual choir to celebrate the graduations of about 45 senior singers, in a prerecorded concert to be posted on the Rockford Choirs YouTube channel...
Issues in Education
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  Kent ISD
  ‘Hope on the horizon’ as local teachers start getting COVID-19 vaccine
  Alexis Stark
  Lincoln School special education teacher, Ann Post believes there is 'hope on the horizon' for Kent ISD teachers and educators across Kent County after receiving her first round of the COVID-19 vaccine...
  School 2.0
  Good behavior encouraged at home
  Janice Holst
  For students learning from home, positive behavior rewards are still possible...
  Forest Hills
  Pen pals build bonds during remote learning
  Morgan Jarema
  How does a teacher create get-to-know-you opportunities for her new class of third-grade distance learners?
  All Districts
  Partnership continues focus on student emotional, mental health
  Alexis Stark
  A group is working to identify trauma and provide support early in order to increase student success...

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A Win for Caledonia and for Manufacturing

Caledonia Erin Albanese

Caledonia High School digital art students won first and second place for the popular vote in theDiscover Manufacturing Today Video Challenge. The local contest...

Bus Transfer System Works Like Clockwork, Saves Taxpayer Dollars

Caledonia Linda Odette

You're a kindergartner. It's your first day riding the big yellow school bus. Before you get home, you are going to be dropped off...

Caledonia FFA Grows Award-winning Students

Caledonia Linda Odette

Caledonia's FFA club's strong leaders and a supportive community are big reasons behind the group's reputation for raising good citizens and garnering dozens of...

Community and Caledonia are One, Says Award Winner

Caledonia Linda Odette

Whenever she sees a big yellow school bus from Caledonia Community Schools roll by, the word “community” stands out to Judy Harrison, the Caledonia...