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‘Red Hawk Rivals’ episode 4: Percussion

Cedar Springs School News Network

Cedar Springs Superintendent Scott Smith learns the basics of percussion in this episode of the “Red Hawk Rivals” podcast.

What do teachers think of AI in school?

Kentwood School News Network

East Kentwood’s Falcon News Network crew interviewed teachers about ChatGPT in the classroom.

‘Red Hawk Rivals’ episode 3: Art with first-graders

Cedar Springs School News Network

Superintendent Scott Smith uses art to engage with first-graders.

Her dream: to sing on Broadway

Byron Center Alexis Stark

Byron Center High School senior Alyssa Sherman dreams of singing on Broadway and, eventually, on the stage of her own theater.

Red Hawk Rivals episode 2: ‘Cornhole’

Cedar Springs School News Network

In this episode of Red Hawk Rivals, Superintendent Scott Smith learns a thing or two about the game of cornhole from sophomore Blake Falan.

High school journalists provide behind-the-scenes look at news production

Kentwood School News Network

The East Kentwood High School Falcon News Network crew is busy covering news in their school. SNN is sharing their work as part of a new partnership.

‘You can do anything and everything’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

This Godfrey Lee High School senior plans a future as a mechanical engineer.

His heart is in the health care field

Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

It was people in the healthcare field who noticed his caring nature and encouraged Union High junior Josaiah Robertson to consider pursuing healthcare as a career.

Art contest celebrates kindness, compassion and community

Lowell Erin Albanese

Five Lowell High School students were honored for connecting art to kindness.

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.

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.

In their own words: Students discuss smoking, trampolines

Grandville School News Network

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

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.

‘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.

Increasing entertainment accessibility for the hard-of-hearing community

Student Voices School News Network

Northview High School senior Evan Arnold studies American Sign Language and is asking big questions about equal access for everyone...

What do you like best about school?

All Districts Erin Albanese

In this final installment of our student roundtable, the high school panelists share what they enjoy about school, and what makes them feel connected...

Inspired by Taylor Swift, she wants to be on stage

What it means to be a ‘Grad with Grit’

Sophomore proves to herself and others: ‘I can do anything’

National Merit Scholarship winner plans career in medical field

Did you hear the news? Longtime director leads final show

Partnership between district and church creates opportunity in the arts

Healthcare leaders ask students for ideas, solutions

Invention the focus of summer camp

‘Red Hawk Rivals’ episode 4: Percussion

Students learn today — and also lead today

What do teachers think of AI in school?

Dune ride caps learning for English language biology students

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