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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.

Looking for social connection? These students have ideas

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Following their regional West Michigan Design Prize pitches, six middle and high school teams from Southwest Middle High School will move on to present their design project ideas to judges in February.

District says ‘milestone’ contract reflects its belief in teachers

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The district’s board of education unanimously approved a two-year agreement with the teachers union, ending months of prolonged negotiations.

Funding vs. rights: Michigan schools push back on grant waiver

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Michigan school districts are wrestling with whether to accept millions in mental health funding or reject it over a controversial waiver they say puts their legal rights at risk.

Bringing comfort to students impacted by immigration crackdown

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Volunteers assembled care kits for students whose loved ones have been deported or detained.

Less worry, more hope: students react to GR Promise expansion

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Bachelor’s degrees from GVSU and Ferris are now within reach for students.

High school participating in national initiative to rethink secondary education

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Grand Rapids Public Museum High School is part of a nationwide effort seeking to reimagine what high school looks like, from learning environments to grading scales.

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

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students weighed in on a variety of topics, from artificial intelligence to mental health.

Annual State of the Student event highlights student voice

Student Voices Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students employed multiple forms of media at this year’s Listen. Learn. Lead. event to spotlight their lived experiences in school.

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.