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Taking the plunge for a good cause

Caledonia Brett Atwood

Duncan Lake Middle School staff and students braved the winter weather to host their first ‘Cool School Polar Plunge’ in support of Special Olympics and the district’s Unified Sports programs.

AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?

Podcasts Charles Honey

The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say.

How one teacher helps students beat national reading averages

Podcasts Charles Honey

Students in Michigan and nationwide are struggling with reading, but not in Amy Dyksterhouse’s Caledonia classroom.

Exploring, learning, loving it: Zero Hour in action

Godwin Heights Brett Atwood

Godwin Heights Middle School’s Zero Hour program allows students to explore interests in their favorite content areas, such as math and literature.

Teen musicians find passion, community in the ABC Orchestra

Podcasts Charles Honey

The ABC Orchestra spreads holiday joy with its spirited blend of pop, rock and jazz, along with playing community gigs all school year.

Game on! Junior High students find community in club

Wyoming Brett Atwood

After school each Monday, Wyoming Junior High turns into gaming central, as students gather to play.

Immersed in history, science & culture at Grand Rapids Public Museum

East Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

A week at the museum brought third-graders up close with artifacts, specimens and endless opportunities to learn and explore.

Couple shares ‘a calling’ to make a difference for students in urban schools

Podcasts Charles Honey

Two Grand Rapids educators talk to SNN about why they’ve devoted their careers to helping students grow into their best selves and to giving back to the community.

Third-graders learn all about adaptation at Millennium Park

Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

C.A. Frost students fished, hiked trails and penned poems during a recent fall field trip.

The Gus Macker Tourney, powered by district marketing students

Kenowa Hills Brett Atwood

Kenowa Hills High School students helped plan this year’s Gus Macker basketball tournament, drawing more than 300 teams.

Helping Ellie learn: ‘I want her to be a part of everything, just as she is’

Podcasts Charles Honey

A team approach enables a second-grader with Down syndrome to learn in a general-education classroom at Meadow Ridge Elementary.

New stadium connects community from the past and present

Caledonia Brett Atwood

Caledonia Community Schools kicked off the new school year with the first football game of the season in their newly renovated Ralph E. Myers Stadium, funded by a 2023 bond.

Thanks to collaborative, new teachers say, ‘we know we can do it’

Podcasts Charles Honey

Two teachers explain how the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative is helping them earn full credentials for the classroom jobs they love.

State, federal funding ‘mess’ complicates return to school

Podcasts Charles Honey

Students are back in school, but where are the state and federal funds? A public schools lobbyist explains the political logjam.

Today’s student leaders, tomorrow’s community leaders

Kent ISD School News Network

How is school helping students reach their goals? This podcast episode has students answering that question.

After first year of teaching, ‘I feel like I could just keep going’

All Districts Charles Honey

First-year Kent City teacher Marla Anderson has no regrets about going into public-school teaching, calling it “the best job.”

Proud, exhausted, worthwhile: reflecting on the marathon of teaching

Longtime English teacher discovers ‘the possibilities of something new’

In her classroom, learning comes alive

She’s on the lookout for that ‘OMG moment’ of understanding

Actors reflect on history’s lessons, speaking out

Student artists commemorate founding of the US

New classroom library sparks excitement for reading

Exploring the ‘science-y side’ of the Winter Games

Student artists commemorate founding of the US

Lowell grad who has autism pens folly-filled comedic play

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Students share why being heard matters

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