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Free meal program feeding many kids this summer

All Districts Erin Albanese

School districts are working to make sure no child goes hungry this summer.

From SchoolAI to Google Gemini, students learn to navigate AI

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent ISD districts are integrating artificial intelligence into lessons that build critical thinking skills, encourage ethical use and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

Districts collaborate to plan for AI integration

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Educators from six school districts have joined forces this school year to plan for AI integration — bouncing around ideas, learning about tools and looking ahead.

Refugee completes high school twice, graduates as valedictorian

Kentwood Erin Albanese

From Sudan to East Kentwood and now on to Stanford, senior Ahmed Elkwad shares his incredible climb to the top of his class.

Students document, present composite of immigration stories

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Fifty East Kentwood students have contributed stories of their families’ immigration to the U.S., which will become part of Grand Rapids Public Museum archives.

Educator event showcases manufacturing career pathways

Kent ISD Alexis Stark

STEAM educators from across Michigan immersed themselves in real-life manufacturing at the Kent ISD’s spring STEAM Network Connect event at Amway.

Week at the museum leads to final projects

Education Everywhere Erin Albanese

Creativity took the shape of dioramas, art and much more at the Grand Rapids Public Museum Immerse Education Showcase.

Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’

Podcasts Charles Honey

Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.

Helping students see what’s possible through arts careers

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

From comics and graphic design to video game production, art educators talked about the various career opportunities their skilled students have before them.