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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...

‘Every child has their story’

Caledonia Alexis Stark

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

Kent ISD 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

Grandville 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...

We can be great friends, even with differences

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey Elementary fourth-graders learn about inclusion, acceptance and showing kindness...

On his own since 12, refugee student sets his sights on college and career

Kent ISD Morgan Jarema

‘Education is the universal key to unlocking any door,’ says Myanmar native an...

Elementary reflections: ‘Everyone matters because they are special’

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

West Godwin students take a page from Christian Robinson’s book to reflect on their unique contributions to their school and community...

He’s a leader who is always learning

Student Leaders Morgan Jarema

Kent ISD’s interpreter program, now in its second year, is helping ESL students find purpose in their new country using gifts they honed in their native countries...

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