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Online poetry, multimedia course encourages mental well-being for middle schoolers

All Districts Morgan Jarema
A Grand Rapids nonprofit has made online writing and mental health materials available free of charge. At least one local middle-school teacher says the series is powerful and helps build community among classmates...

Through screens and technical glitches, learning goes on

Grand Rapids Charles Honey
In a year of forced online learning, teachers themselves have had much to learn in keeping students engaged and progressing...

Schools lean toward in-person classes but keep virtual, hybrid options

All Districts School News Network
Schools move toward more in-person classes as the second semester of the school year begins...

Schools, organizations step up to feed students, families

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Area schools continue to provide free grab and go meals at regular distribution events and community partners are helping to fill in the gaps to make sure everyone is fed during a very challenging time...

Mental health checks and career exploration find virtual home in school districts

Multi Districts Janice Holst
A tool students can use with their phones is opening doors to careers -- many of them local -- and giving administrators a read on emotional wellness...

A veteran teacher adapts to new reality: ‘nothing compares to this’

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan
An elementary school teacher of 40 years says education has never seen anything like 2020...

Stress, studies and the pandemic: a steep learning curve

Rockford Alexis Stark
In response to the social and emotional impacts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Rockford’s Developing Healthy Kids Campaign wants students and families to know they are not alone...

Students pair up to overcome challenges

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark
When the COVID-19 pandemic closed some doors, a window opened to a new partnership between Grand Rapids Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant students and college-aged adults diagnosed with intellectual disabilities...

Cohorted specials usher in ‘a new kind of community’

Cedar Springs Beth Heinen Bell
Cedar Trails Elementary School’s “specials” teachers — art, music, physical education and literacy and technology — have joined forces to create an outdoor recreation program...

Many districts had shifted gears prior to statewide high school closure

All Districts Erin Albanese
Under new order, colleges and high schools must close for in-person learning through Dec. 8. Kindergarten through eighth-grade can continue in person...

Laughter, lessons & support for virtual students, parents

Comstock Park Karen Gentry
Key to learning from home: get outside, be safely social and find ways to bond, moms say...

Class of 2021 has ‘test-optional’ choice when applying for college

Issues in Education Erin Albanese
Most schools in the state of Michigan have become SAT/ACT-optional for the Class of 2021 for admission purposes. There are, however, pros and cons for students...

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...

KCTC and KTC Core students roll up their sleeves to help reduce water runoff at Kent ISD

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The water from the Kent ISD area feeds into the Lamberton Creek watershed. The plants will aid in reducing the amount added to the creek...

At-home learners stay connected through a new resource

Kent City Janice Holst
In late October, Kent City Elementary opened a designated room to give families who have chosen virtual education extra resources and support...

Students find a quiet place to chill out: the hygge room

Rockford Charles Honey
A calming “hygge room” has become a popular part of Roguewood Elementary’s mental-health supports for students during the pandemic...
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