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The sky’s the limit (or is it?) for this accomplished model builder
Creative, innovative, imaginative … Many of today’s students are all that and more in a vast variety of interest areas. This series features students with exceptional and unusual gifts...‘Soul of Northview’ Says Students Are the Reward
Ted Burba, a longtime and beloved teacher for Northview Public Schools who retired this fall, died early this week after a long illness. In tribute to his lasting legacy, School News Network republishes this profile of Mr. Burba that originally ran in 2016 to honor his 50th year of teaching...Filmmaker, engineer, future rocket-builder: it’s all about creativity
Xiangyu Chen says his twin passions -- filmmaking and all things science, technology, engineering and math-related -- draw upon similar principles...Career education expert takes on new Kent ISD assistant superintendent position
Amid COVID-19, Sue Gardner took on a brand new role as Kent ISD assistant superintendent helping to administer and support the existing high school programs and help start new ones...
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‘These kids just really want to be singing’
Determined to bring back choir in a safe manner, this teacher made changes to her classes based on the latest scientific research and best practices by fellow teachers...Marching on
The plan is to continue regular rehearsals and to host a number of community events, to be determined...Virtual career exploration a hit with students
The district helped shape the online program, which is now being used to varying degrees by a handful of area schools...Celebrating senior singers with a final concert, virtually
Over 120 choral students in grades 9-12 will join voices in a virtual choir to celebrate the graduations of about 45 senior singers, in a prerecorded concert to be posted on the Rockford Choirs YouTube channel...
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‘Hope on the horizon’ as local teachers start getting COVID-19 vaccine
Lincoln School special education teacher, Ann Post believes there is 'hope on the horizon' for Kent ISD teachers and educators across Kent County after receiving her first round of the COVID-19 vaccine...Good behavior encouraged at home
For students learning from home, positive behavior rewards are still possible...Pen pals build bonds during remote learning
How does a teacher create get-to-know-you opportunities for her new class of third-grade distance learners?Partnership continues focus on student emotional, mental health
A group is working to identify trauma and provide support early in order to increase student success...
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