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Have fun, learn a lot and don’t eat the paste

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Hear from parents of kindergartners at Sibley and Parkside Elementary Schools as they reflect on the hopes and dreams they have for their students as they enter the 2022-23 school year...

Dreaming of games, politics and unity

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan
Two City Middle students are national debate champions and have big plans for the future...

‘Freedom’ message by student artist coming to 50 restaurants

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
Sophomore Kahari King’s mural art is going up in 50 McDonald’s locations as part of a larger project with other students across the state...
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Students cap school year with ‘super-fun’ camping expedition

Grand Rapids Brett Atwood
Zoo School sixth-graders put their outdoor skills to work in an end-of-year camping expedition at YMCA Camp Pendalouan...

There’s still time to get in on free summer activities

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
Here’s a list of some fun and educational summer activities and resources in Grand Rapids...

School team achieves runner-up status in national program

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan
The competition teaches students the importance of saving and investing, and promotes understanding of civics and fiscal policymaking...

Sing it loud: school’s out for summer!

Forest Hills School News Network
In the last three Kent County school districts to close for the summer, students celebrated with songs, flag-lowering, a parade and tugs-of-war...

Districts offer summer programs aimed at long-term gains

Multi Districts Morgan Jarema
Math, reading, stamina and overall wellness are among the targeted skills to be honed with summer programs...

Original mastodons take next step

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
The Grand Rapids Public Museum High School graduated its first class of innovators, leaders and community stewards...

At this student-run cafe, coffee comes with a smile and life lessons

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan
A new Union High School initiative saw door-to-door delivery on Friday mornings of coffee, orange juice, breakfast treats and more...

Staff shortages, increased school funding create conundrum

Issues in Education Erin Albanese
School districts finally have money in hand for new staff and programming, but are facing a lack of workers to fill positions...

Educators, state leaders speak in support of increased education dollars

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
Teacher appreciation needs to include adequate pay and resources, say state leaders during a visit to Grand Rapids...

Grand Valley grad, Detroit native new Affinity Mentoring executive director

Multi Districts Phil de Haan
A local nonprofit that provides one-on-one mentoring relationships for Godfrey-Lee and Grand Rapids public schools has a new executive director...

Museum to showcase work of school nurses

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan
An upcoming exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum will include contributions from Grand Rapids Public Schools...

‘Wow, I’m a real artist’

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
After a two-year hiatus, student artwork from 61 schools in Grand Rapids is on display at the 2022 Citywide Art Show...

GRPS works to create direct teacher pipeline

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan
GRPS was one of 44 districts across the state announced a year ago as part of the new program...
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