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Student Voices

This series provides a platform for the voices of students — their views on issues, their dreams and aspirations, and their own media reports from school publications, broadcast studios and video productions.

Summer internship leads to national news segment

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood senior Nuha Hussein discovered two key things during her summer internship: the impacts of climate change on a tiny island and her love for journalism.

What do you want to learn? Zinser students weigh in

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

On their first day of school, Zinser Elementary students share what they’re most excited to learn in the new school year.

These middle-schoolers strive to be strong readers

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Some Godwin Heights middle school students share their academic goals for the upcoming year

Middle-schoolers tell what they’re excited to learn about this year

Sparta Riley Kelley

Sparta students share their educational aspirations for the 2024-25 academic year.

‘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.