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One novel published, second in process

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

An independent study period at school allows this high-school senior time to revise and learn about the publishing industry...

Sense of community, colleagues help new teacher build confidence

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

A first-year teacher shares the highs and lows of beginning a teaching career during a global pandemic, and how the challenges could be a benefit in the future...

STEM students build for good

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

It’s about much more than construction skills in this middle-school class...

Capitol riot gets personal in heart-sinking moment for history teacher and Michigan elector

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

The day after a violent mob broke into the U.S. Capitol, teacher and Michigan elector Blake Mazurek sat down with School News Network to discuss Wednesday’s events and how teachers and parents can help children navigate trauma and uncertainty in the wake of such events...

Choir teacher featured on national TV after SNN profile

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

A middle school choir teacher received an early holiday surprise on the television talk show, “The View,” this week, thanks to School News Network...

History geek with unique role in this year’s national election hopes to inspire students

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

Since 1837, fewer than 700 people have served the state of Michigan as an Electoral College elector. This year, a middle-school teacher from Grandville was one of them...

Curious kindergartners create podcast to learn about community members, tech

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

Download it on Spotify today...

Schools in nine districts announce closures as COVID cases spike

School 2.0 School News Network

New temporary school building closures were announced by nine school districts in Kent ISD this week, as schools contend with a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Kent County and Michigan...

Grandville Middle and High school students moving to remote Fridays

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

The move to remote-learning Fridays comes as the district seeks to better support students who may need more attention in the district’s learning model...

‘These kids just really want to be singing’

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

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...