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Bond proposals, millage renewals up for vote in five districts

Cedar Springs Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Voters in Cedar Springs, East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids and Forest Hills will see school-related proposals on their Nov. 7 ballots.

Money smarts for second-graders

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A Northern High pair gave a group of Thornapple Elementary students a ‘jump start’ on financial literacy.

Teacher shortage remains a major challenge in Kent County, beyond

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

Teachers are in short supply, but new educators like Jackie Domeier are determined to pursue their dream careers.

Getting the bands back together

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Central, Eastern and Northern high schools celebrated their music and one another.

District to have two proposals on Nov. 7 ballot

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Forest Hills hopes to continue to modernize learning spaces and build a new aquatic center, if a $340 million request is approved by voters.

Ready to lead

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Three new administrators are ready to show their pride at being part of the Forest Hills family.

Showcasing the bands

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Forest Hills’ three high school bands will take over the field next week.

Environmental educator receives fellowship

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Sixth-grade teacher Patty Tolly will use her fellowship to educate students about water, its chemical composition and what pollutes it.

A festive display of art

State of the Arts Dianne Carroll Burdick

Student creations showcase classroom learning, creativity...

With his leadership, innovation & relationships flourished

Forest Hills Carol Lautenbach

Dan Behm has served the district for 17 years, the longest of any current superintendent in Kent County. Colleagues describe him as a caring ‘servant leader’ who always puts students first...

Forest Hills eyes interim superintendent

Forest Hills Carol Lautenbach

The board has entered into contract negotiations with Dr. Sara Magaña Shubel and has chosen Michigan Leadership Institute for nationwide search for the next superintendent...

Positive energy as bright as spring sunshine

Forest Hills Carol Lautenbach

Three words from lead teacher Amy Goebels led Nancy Sullivan to bring her affinity for young children to life in Collins Elementary’s Great Start Readiness Program...

Outdoor gear company gives students’ designs a thumbs up

Forest Hills Carol Lautenbach

Ella Gorski and Maddy Skym teamed up on a class project to design a winning line of T’s and hoodies for TREW, a popular outdoor gear company...

Working — and studying — for a living

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

A recent national news story about exploitation of children in West Michigan workplaces prompts new legislation and emphasizes the importance of school-issued work permits in ensuring student safety and well-being...

Alien soil grows familiar plants

Forest Hills Carol Lautenbach

Sudents in Avery Barry’s Central Middle School’s Project Lead the Way class will discover if growing food on Mars might be a promising prospect as they tend seeds planted in simulated Martian soil and compare results with seeds grown in Earth soil...

An urgent need to change the education landscape

Forest Hills Erin Albanese

Education needs to reflect the innovative world students are living in and prioritize engagement and real learning, says education reform advocate Ted Dintersmith...

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