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Educators explore the economics of personal finance

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
A local credit union is helping educators teach students how to make good decisions  — and avoid pitfalls — in personal finance.

Keep your home safe from fire dangers this holiday season

Featured Briefs School News Network
The holidays often present an increased risk of fires in the home. Our Education Everywhere partner, E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire & Safety, shares some simple steps to keep your celebration safe and happy.

Kent County Cup gamers represent 18 high schools

Kent ISD Erin Albanese
Kent ISD — Forty ninth- through 12th graders gathered this past weekend for an intense day of gaming, racing their virtual way through the...

‘Forget Me Not’ documentary screening focuses on inclusive education

Kent ISD Erin Albanese
Kent ISD is presenting a free screening of a documentary that follows a family’s journey with inclusive education.

Cooking up a plan for fire safety

E.S.C.A.P.E. Inc. Fire Lieutenant Michael McLeieer of E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety
Cook with caution by following these tips before gathering around the table this holiday season

Kent County residents encouraged to participate in health needs assessment

Sponsor-related School News Network
Information about health needs gathered from county residents will narrow focus for health department, hospitals, and organizations for the next three years

Educators, students welcome at zoo’s STEAM Day

Education Everywhere Alexis Stark
Education Everywhere — Teachers can attend STEAM Day at the John Ball Zoo for free on Saturday, Sept. 23. STEAM Day invites educators, students and...

Come together, everyone!

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
All are invited to check out the district’s new athletic complex at the annual Kelloggsville Community Event.

Short story contest deadline is Nov. 30  

Education Everywhere Alexis Stark
Michigan writers of all ages are invited to share their stories and enter Kent District Library’s twelfth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest. 

Drivers wanted 

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
Dean Transportation is seeking to fill bus driver, attendant and technician positions at Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kent ISD.

Applications for Equity in Literacy Fellowship available

All Districts Carol Lautenbach
A national professional learning provider is offering educators the opportunity to participate in a one-year Equity in Literacy Fellowship...

Spring Is Here – Remember to Play it Safe!

E.S.C.A.P.E. Inc. Fire Lieutenant Michael McLeieer of E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety
With warmer weather and longer days, people throughout Michigan are emerging from their winter cocoons to focus on long-neglected projects like spring cleaning, home...

Registration open for summer STEAM conference

Opportunities Beth Heinen Bell
Science on the Grand, a STEAM conference for educators put on by the Van Andel Institute for Education, will be held this summer on July 10 and 11...

Math, reading lessons aim to curb summer learning loss

Opportunities Erin Albanese
Students have the opportunity to keep their grasp on math and reading this summer thorough nine-week program...

High school students: design a better future

Opportunities School News Network
Juniors and seniors in the workshop will work in teams to create compelling solutions — whether a product, service, or business model — to solve ‘wicked problems’ facing the West Michigan region...

Video contest winner jumped into teaching

Sponsor-related School News Network
Sara Westrate used her time as a substitute teacher to figure out where she fit best...
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