At these schools, students’ hearts and minds are both nurtured
Endeavor and Challenger elementary schools are both recipients of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools Award
Water everywhere, but is it safe? Students take a closer look
Students examine what’s in the water from wells in area municipalities, as well as in tap water from their schools and homes
Teachers help teachers take it to the next level at Van Andel Education Institute
Mastermind is a group of West Michigan teachers, principals, social workers and other educators who have met monthly at Van Andel Education Institute this school year, working together to overcome challenges common to many of them
Michigan Teachers of the Year to speak on leadership at GVSU forum
Michigan MTOYs Luke Wilcox and Tracy Horodyski will talk about their roles as Teachers of the Year, the importance of leadership in their schools and communities, empowering fellow staff members and helping students grow
A Champion of Students from the World
Amina Mohamed's English-language learner students read along with her during story time at Glenwood Elementary.
"There was an old woman who swallowed a pie, a Thanksgiving pie, which was really too dry," they read. The story continued, punctuated by giggles...
Water All Around, but Some Children Can’t Swim
With his lifejacket snug and dripping wet, Challenger Elementary School fifth-grader Jaden Brown pulled himself up an East Kentwood High School Aquatics Center pool ladder. He had just practiced swimming in deep water with his classmates.
During three sessions at...
Teachers Tell Their Stories, to Help Other Teachers
"What inspires you to come to school every day and teach children?" interviewer Rosie del Valle asked Gladiola Elementary intervention math coach Kristi Baumbach.
Baumbach, who had answered previous interview questions without hesitation, paused. "Now, I'm crying," she said, as...
‘If I Can Do it, You Can Do It’
Dressed in red, resemblant of flaming hot sauce, Bowen Elementary fifth-grader Yoe Shi Yar played David Tran, a Vietnamese immigrant who founded Huy Fong Foods, Inc.
"I was born in 1945 in Soc Trang, Vietnam. I am 72 years old....
Getting Real with Straight Talk
To truly address diversity and culture, sometimes you have to get down to the nitty-gritty. That was shown by East Kentwood students who recently discussed issues including gender roles, bridging a disconnect between general education and English-language learner students,...
‘We’re Living His Dream’
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” -- the Rev. Dr....
Limbs Lost, She Gives Back with Her Heart
With her kind voice and seemingly ever-present smile, it's easy to see how Challenger Elementary social worker Pam Buschle has impacted the lives of children over the past 26 years, offering support and a helping hand to many.
From Construction Class to Happy Homeowners
Talk about being invested in your students' work.
After students spent last school year building a house through the East Kentwood High School residential construction class, Principal Omar Bakri bought it.
"I wasn't planning on it," said Bakri. "I stopped by...
Penguin Playrooms and Baboon Bedrooms
One must think like a big cat when designing a tiger habitat. Where do you like to sleep and play? What keeps you safe? What keeps people safe while watching you? What keeps zookeepers safe in feeding you?
Discovery Elementary...
Pounding, Assembling, Constructing a Possible Future
When it comes to starting early in career exploration, Kentwood elementary students are hitting the nail on the head – literally.
During a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) event with a newly-added skilled trades component, fifth-graders recently hammered nails...
In Honor of Those Who Served
Editor's note: Schools across Kent County observed Veterans Day with a variety of events. Here is a sampling.
Byron Center
Boys Scouts brought up the flag; "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" was sung; red, white and blue were worn; and...
New Middle College Program to Provide Associate Degrees
A goal at the high school is for every student to receive college credit from at least one class before they graduate, said Evan Hordyk, the district's executive director for secondary education. Well-established Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, plus a...
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