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Students showcase biculturalism during Hispanic Heritage Month

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

Lessons all month focus on Hispanic culture, contributions...

Christmas in August wraps up

Classrooms for All Alexis Stark

After 15 years serving West Michigan schools, School Supplies Santa goes out the way it came in: providing teachers with school supplies for the new school year...

In America, opportunity cost is the lives of children

Issues in Education Erin Albanese

In the wake of yet another mass school shooting, the hopeful voices of second-graders offer a better vision of America...

The money’s there for students’ mental-health struggles. The people aren’t

Youth Mental Health Charles Honey

Pandemic-fueled student anxiety and depression are overloading school mental-health services...

Friends spell it out with personalized books

Forest Hills Morgan Jarema

LINKS relationships often span years and extend well beyond the school day...

Named West Michigan Counselor of the Year by the West Michigan Counseling Association, Bari Kane strives to build relationships with her students, be a good listener and resource for mental health support...

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...

First-year program links peers

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Nickels Intermediate gen ed, special ed students pair up to learn from one another...

Washing service offers loads of help

Forest Hills Morgan Jarema

These Eastern High students are preparing for life and, for some, gainful employment...

Special needs preschooler thrives in inclusive program

Comstock Park Karen Gentry

Alivia Brewer is a non-verbal, special needs preschooler, who has become an integral part and a calming presence in her preschool class...

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She’s shaking things up

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark

As the first female director of bands at GRCC, Professor Shannon Shaker seeks to ensure everyone has access to a high-quality music education...

A celebration of nations

Kentwood Erin Albanese

In traditional clothes and waving flags, students celebrated their home countries during the Parade of Nations...

Apprentices explore their creative potential

Empowering Abilities Morgan Jarema

This one-year program is one of a handful of visual and performing arts programs with Artists Creating Together for young adult students with special needs...

Students open up concerning issues impacting their lives

Youth Mental Health Alexis Stark

Mental health issues a major factor for teens...

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Young adult students learn skills for work and life

Empowering Abilities Brett Atwood

Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn the ins and outs of possible job opportunities after high school...

From classroom to lunch room, schools help Afghan students adjust

Places of Refuge Charles Honey

The recent influx of refugee students from Afghanistan has put teachers on the front lines of helping students adjust academically and recover from trauma...

Teacher strives to empower through art

Why so happy? ‘Kindergarten is just my jam’

KEC campus principals encourage empowerment, connection

‘I love to see things grow,’ veteran educator says

Sixth-graders lead drone-coding lesson

New art classroom invites ‘productive artistic work’

Orchestra covers ABCs of performing across genres

ArtPrize-inspired event integrates tech, soft skills

Students shape conversation at annual Listen. Learn. Lead. event

Annual State of the Student event highlights student voice

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

Around the world for the holidays

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