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Kentwood Erin Albanese

There’s a lot you can learn when you sit down and interview Grandma...

Student cartoonist is two-time national award winner

State of the Arts Erin Albanese

East Kentwood senior Abby Haywood blends humor, social commentary and issues affecting youth into her art...

The money’s there for students’ mental-health struggles. The people aren’t

Youth Mental Health Charles Honey

Pandemic-fueled student anxiety and depression are overloading school mental-health services...

Staff shortages, increased school funding create conundrum

Issues in Education Erin Albanese

School districts finally have money in hand for new staff and programming, but are facing a lack of workers to fill positions...

On the matter of energy

Kentwood Erin Albanese

A common misconception concerning energy led two high-school science teachers to create a course to clear things up...

Gizmos, snakes and a bowling ball circling your head

Kentwood Erin Albanese

More than 100 projects filled the East Kentwood High School Fieldhouse – highlighting the many options and possibilities available to students in STEM...

‘They can create their own career path’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The first Glow Up Conference brought 18 local women in front of 160 ninth-grade girls to talk about navigating education and careers...

The fate of John Brown

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Students reenact the famous trial, learning about the U.S. judicial system and an important piece of history...

A celebration of nations

Kentwood Erin Albanese

In traditional clothes and waving flags, students celebrated their home countries during the Parade of Nations...

Math teachers launch sites, foundation to offer lessons, grants and scholarships

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Free lessons, grants and scholarships aim to improve math outcomes...

From classroom to lunch room, schools help Afghan students adjust

Places of Refuge Charles Honey

The recent influx of refugee students from Afghanistan has put teachers on the front lines of helping students adjust academically and recover from trauma...