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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.”

Learning, gamified: The wall that sparks students’ enthusiasm

Kent City Brett Atwood

A new interactive board in the gymnasium at Kent City Elementary School is a new twist on technology in education, offering near limitless opportunities for active learning.

Wood Tech students ready to go boarding with their own creations

Grandville Brett Atwood

From longboards to surfboards to snowboards, the projects Grandville’s Wood Tech students get to design and build in the Gone Boarding program are truly one of a kind.

Multiracial Black Student Alliance celebrates ‘spreading culture and diversity’

Podcasts Charles Honey

City High Middle School’s Black Student Alliance celebrates Black culture all year long and encourages fellow students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds to do the same.

Career day all about discovering future opportunities

Comstock Park Brett Atwood

Students engaged with professionals by asking questions and learning about a wide range of career options.

From humble beginnings to ArtPrize winner, artist shares his story

Forest Hills Brett Atwood

2023 ArtPrize winner Abdoulaye Conde recently visited Forest Hills elementary schools to share his life story and culture.

Young brains, big potential: From birth onward, special-ed services can make a lifetime of difference

All Districts School News Network

"Study Hall" talks to Lindsey VanDyke about how intervening with children’s special needs from the time they’re born can best prepare them for school and life.

Why so happy? ‘Kindergarten is just my jam’

KEC campus principals encourage empowerment, connection

‘I love to see things grow,’ veteran educator says

New AP traded a life on stage for one in education

New art classroom invites ‘productive artistic work’

Orchestra covers ABCs of performing across genres

ArtPrize-inspired event integrates tech, soft skills

Game board showcase demonstrates fun of skill-building

Students shape conversation at annual Listen. Learn. Lead. event

Annual State of the Student event highlights student voice

Quarterback: biggest growth has come from mix of peers, cultures

Around the world for the holidays

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