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Connection via Mario Kart? New podcast pairs superintendent with students

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Superintendent Scott Smith is engaging with students on their terms as part of a new podcast at Cedar Springs.

Goal: Bilingual by middle school

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
In its first year at the Early Childhood Center, the dual language immersion program is preparing kindergartners for life-long learning in Spanish and English. 

To be or not to be, or to just be all the things

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
This fifth-grader has a whole host of dreams for his future, and while he doesn’t know what direction life will take him, he’s excited for it all. 

New adaptive classes help bridge differences

Sparta Riley Kelley
Students thrive, lead and learn in new, inclusive courses at Sparta Middle School.

Chosen and challenged: How books become a library

All Districts School News Network
A library’s collection comes to be through selection and recommendation — and curation by experts.

High School students share diversity lessons with elementary peers

Lowell Alexis Stark
Students at Cherry Creek Elementary have learned about Martin Luther King Jr., Hanukkah and Native Americans from high-school students Diversity Council members.

In their own words: Students discuss smoking, trampolines

Grandville School News Network
Two fifth-graders share their persuasive essays with School News Network.

District invests in web of support for students’ health, well-being

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Nurses, health aides, social-emotional learning coaches and community partners are working together to meet students’ needs.

Connecting cultures through holiday traditions

Kentwood Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Southwood students ‘fly’ to different countries using Google Maps to explore different cultures and holiday traditions.

All hands on deck for this holiday celebration

Kent ISD Brett Atwood
Lincoln Developmental Center transforms into a winter wonderland when students and staff members deck the halls.

Student journalists weigh in on book challenges

Northview School News Network
Northview High School student journalism staff offer their thoughts about the books being challenged in their district, and book challenges in general.

Students spruce up greenhouse, make home for houseplants

Lowell Erin Albanese
Lowell High School students are cultivating a space where staff members’ plants can thrive.

‘What is your dream?’ Students interview one another

Kentwood Erin Albanese
What do students say when they interview  one another about their dreams? The darndest things. Check out these responses.

‘Creating a feeling of compassion & care’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills continues efforts to support mental health for students of all ages, featuring a therapy dog who is such a good listener. Yes he is!

Testing, testing! How educators use assessments to help students learn

All Districts School News Network
The word “test” can activate anxiety in students — and in teachers too. In the confusing world of testing, a growth mindset goes a long way to helping students and teachers see assessment more as “for” learning and less as “of” learning. 

Students & grandpas connect through cards, hugs, common languages

Kentwood Erin Albanese
“Refugee grandpas” are working directly with refugee students at Glenwood Elementary School, filling gaps in language and culture, and adding a sense of family.
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