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Beatboxer busts growth mindset rhymes

Caledonia Erin Albanese
“(Blake) demonstrated what can be accomplished with a positive, growth-mindset attitude and plenty of perseverance,” said Principal Sean McLaughlin

Board begins search for new superintendent, seeks public input

Caledonia Erin Albanese
The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education has officially begun the search for a new superintendent, and is asking community members to answer a...

Caledonia school board hires interim superintendent

Caledonia Erin Albanese
Newly named interim Superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer recently retired as head of Fennville Public Schools

Students Go for the Green in Social Learning

Caledonia Erin Albanese
It's easy being green. But blue, yellow and red? That's another matter. Special education students are learning to express how they feel and to identify...

Teacher Map Leads to Geyser of Gratitude

Caledonia Erin Albanese
Much to her surprise, Dutton Elementary School teacher Heidi Kruizenga became the noun in the center of a gigantic bubble map, so her kindergartners...

Superintendent Resigns After Non-renewal of Contract

Caledonia Erin Albanese
Randy Rodriguez, superintendent since 2012, resigned at a special Board of Education meeting Monday, effective immediately. Rodriguez’s decision to leave the post follows the...

Threading a Forgotten Skill Back into Class

Caledonia Erin Albanese
The days of home-economics sewing projects may be far in the past. But in teacher Deborah Trent’s art class, stitching and stuffing provided a classic lesson in needlework.

Shaking Up a Writing Standard

Caledonia Erin Albanese
To shake up a fourth-grade writing standard, Paris Ridge Elementary teachers Amy Dyksterhouse, Bari Cane and Sarah Cox challenged students to write persuasive letters to their parents about where they would like to live inside a snow globe.

Finding the Right Fit

Caledonia Janice Holst
How do you turn a would-be class clown into a productive student? How do you motivate a fifth-grader who just doesn't fit in or...

What’s Your Interest? Enrichment Programs Run the Gamut

Caledonia Erin Albanese
Jameson Hemmerly popped into Elizabeth Alexander's classroom to ask for a little guidance. It was Wednesday, and the sixth-grader needed to know which after-school...

Think Deeper — Use a Map!

Caledonia Erin Albanese
When it comes to digging deeper into reading, writing, vocabulary, science or math; giving details about the beginning, middle and end of a story...

Healthier Options on the Menu

Caledonia Erin Albanese
In their new cafeteria, high school students stopped by a demonstration table to sample California rolls packed with sticky rice, cucumber, avocado and cooked...

A Lesson in Philanthropy, Taught by 6th-graders

Caledonia Erin Albanese
How do you turn $2 into $8,500? Lemonade stands, cupcake sales, a backyard movie night, and peddling painted rocks and bracelets are just a few...

Learning Garden Opens

Caledonia Erin Albanese
Kettle Lake Elementary students have a new place to appreciate the great outdoors while reading, performing skits and feeling the sunshine as they learn. Complete...

Recycle, Reward, Recreation

Caledonia Erin Albanese
Students at Kettle Lake Elementary soon will have a perfect example of what recycled materials can become: a new playground structure to be added...

‘We Inspire Each Other’

Caledonia Erin Albanese
Johnny Agar and Duncan Lake Middle School sixth-grader Dakota Tomac share a unique perspective on grit and working to reach their goals. “I have CP...
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