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Healthcare leaders ask students for ideas, solutions

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Sixteen students are helping leading scientists and researchers solve problems at an advanced cancer treatment center in Grand Rapids.

Enrichment program helps fulfill students’ recreation, academic needs

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood Public Schools students are spending six weeks this summer in ARCH, a program with longevity that will be supported by grant funds for years to come.

Artificial Intelligence Incubator, certificate program bring new opportunities for AI education

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

To reach students and the community, GRCC recently unveiled an Artificial Intelligence Incubator and an AI certificate program.

What it means to be a ‘Grad with Grit’

Kentwood School News Network

In this episode of “Study Hall,” recent graduate JB Barnes and his dad, Kevin Barnes, talk about life together, their mutual love of cars and never giving up.

Students learn today — and also lead today

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

“Learn today, lead tomorrow” is a common slogan for schools and youth programs. But students now are also leading today, in meaningful, productive ways.

Area districts receive EPA funding for electric buses

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent ISD and Kentwood Public Schools will each receive federal funds to bring electric buses into their fleets.

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.

Amid chronic pain, graduate transformed behavior to reach finish line

Kentwood Erin Albanese

JB Barnes’ high school years were a mix of frustration, disruption and hospitalization, until his dad and teachers helped him turn things around.

Leadership group brings students together to make connections and share their views

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students in the Kent ISD Student Leadership Community believe they are being heard and it is helping to make the educational environment better.

As a female Eagle Scout, trailblazer devotes her project to women

Kentwood Erin Albanese

This East Kentwood student leader is one of the first two Black female Eagle Scouts in Michigan — and she’s dedicated her service project to the girls.

Jazz band performs for pro volleyball team

Kentwood School News Network

Falcon News Network was there to capture the action as musicians from East Kentwood performed before a recent Rise game.

Program punctuates removing barriers, keeping students in school

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Students are receiving 20 free period products per distribution.

Poetry Slam brings area teens center stage

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Over 20 students from Kent County performed their poems live and uncensored at the eighth annual Teen Poetry Slam, hosted at the Kent District Library, in partnership with Write Michigan.

High-schoolers share experience in AP African American Studies with State Board of Education

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood students shared their thoughts on AP African American Studies, a course that caught national attention, with the State Board of Education.

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.

‘The journey’s not over’: High-schoolers showcase Black history

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood presented Black history through student-created artistic performances.

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