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Free-range learning buddies

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Mulick Park fifth-graders are teachers and kindergartners are their wide-eyed pupils for an hour every Friday...

Seeing themselves in the doctor’s coat

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Stocking Elementary students are learning the pathways to healthcare careers...

Rider’s experience guided by love, respect for horses

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

This one-person equestrian team is awarded for cleaning stalls, pitching in...

What’s behind the term ‘scholar’? Educators discuss why they’re using it

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Two districts have begun referring to students as “scholars.” There are reasons behind the shift. Students … er, scholars, have mixed feelings...

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Cultivating future scientists, techies, mathematicians & engineers

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

A GRPS graduate who went on to earn a doctorate in engineering is bringing STEM to students and helping boost proficiency...

Long-vacant school building’s future still pending

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The GRPS Board of Education is accepting bids for the future of the former Kensington School until Feb. 1...

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A past, present and future tradition

Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

Performing the Victorian-era holiday musical is a 45-year tradition for Blandford School...

Catching students up from pandemic’s ‘unfinished learning’

Kent ISD Charles Honey

Nearly three years since the pandemic hit, teachers and administrators are pushing hard to catch students up...

‘Rich in so many ways’

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

La Cervantes familia is forging their legacy in Grand Rapids Public Schools by serving students and the community...

Board recommends leveling unused building, continues planning

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The Board of Education makes recommendations for the future of two buildings and continues planning to shutter, improve others...

Lasagna, mac and cheese, fruit, fried chicken, carrots and broccoli, cheese, chips, dips, mashed potatoes and desserts– all contributed by parents– made for a fantastic first-grade Thanksgiving feast...

Wanted: a ‘moving and shaking team’

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

GRPS is making efforts to fill vacancies and recruit talented teachers and staff members...

Vote expected next month in framework of school building plan

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

After gathering community feedback on its Facilities Master Plan, the district is moving into the next phase of planning...

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‘Lean on your team’ says new middle-school leader

A passion & a career could come into alignment

Teaching the next generation an important trade

‘My goal for you is just to get better’

Creating art ‘in a way that works for them’

Basketball-inspired math board game is a slam dunk

First taste of theater begins with tea, treats & tiaras

Field trip to IT company a real-world experience

Creating art ‘in a way that works for them’

Braille & beyond: Students learn about navigating an unseen world

ASD classroom now serving your morning pick-me-up

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

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