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Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia’s middle- and high-school creative writing teams will host JustWrite Michigan’s first regional tournament and junior high invitational at Duncan Lake Middle School in March.

Students share why being heard matters

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Winners from the Forest Hills MLK Day Challenge share their thoughts on the impact of being heard.

Elementary school integrates therapy dog into lessons

Comstock Park Erin Albanese

A new curriculum puts Parker the therapy dog at the center of lessons.

Student documentary honors retired counseling dog

Rockford Riley Kelley

The Beyond the Rock team produced a mini documentary celebrating the district's first-ever counseling dog, Chillie, who recently retired.

Speech, occupational therapy blend during weekly class

Lowell Erin Albanese

A new class brings together speech and occupational therapy — proving to be a good mix for Lowell middle-schoolers.

High school students lead lessons for middle-school peers

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

They may be just a few years older, but Lee High School students are providing middle-schoolers with a map to success.

Trailblazing counseling dog, founding ‘Ram Pack’ member, retires

Rockford Riley Kelley

Chillie, Rockford’s first-ever counseling dog, made a big difference in students’ lives during her years of service.

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.

Quarterback: biggest growth has come from mix of peers, cultures

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kayd Coffman, an East Kentwood senior and quarterback on the football team, shares his story about always chasing improvement, learning from others.

Around the world for the holidays

Wyoming Erin Albanese

A journey through West Elementary School brought families to many different countries to explore traditions and festivities.

Local districts mirror statewide growth, student success in AP courses

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

More students are taking AP and doing well in the courses at several local high schools.

New communication boards give students an outside voice

Caledonia Alexis Stark

New communication boards at all five elementary schools plus the Early Childhood Center promote inclusivity.

Project ReACT works to close disparities in discipline referrals

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Two Kentwood Public Schools are implementing strategies to get to know every student and, as result, improve equity.

New bus allows transportation for all students — together

Wyoming Erin Albanese

A new wheelchair accessible bus allows students to ride with their classes to field trips

Commentary: Michigan’s most vulnerable students deserve a budget that meets their needs

All Districts School News Network

The Wyoming superintendent weighs in on state budget priorities.

Career coming into focus for this aspiring baker

He plans to ‘walk the line’ in new AP role

‘People supported me, and now I can support others’

She finds joy in guiding the youngest learners

Bonanza of books sparks generosity, collaboration

Students build, learn, launch – sending Cupid’s arrow flying

Hydraulics, robotics, job-ready skills: inside the world of mechatronics

How one teacher helps students beat national reading averages

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Students share why being heard matters

Elementary school integrates therapy dog into lessons

Student documentary honors retired counseling dog

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