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Six feet apart, but closer than ever
When the virus forced educators to change course, one Lowell teacher found a way to keep building community despite social distancing. Andrew Sargent shares his “Lessons of the Pandemic” story with SNN...
Pink Arrow Ts bring community together again, artfully
A community art project, now on display at ArtPrize, has helped Lowell students start the school year on the right foot...
High-quality learning for every student, every day
Dan VanderMeulen is the new director of curriculum for Lowell Area Schools...
A graduation victory for this band of brothers
A quartet of fifth-year seniors at Unity High School weren’t sure they would be able to graduate, until they met each other and realized that they could do it together...
Stressed? Anxious? They’re all ears — and tails and fur
Between Cherry Creek Elementary and Lowell Middle School, the district has three therapy dogs to help students regulate emotions, reduce stress and connect with others...
More than a sandbox: Augmented reality lets students explore changing landscapes
An aspiring Eagle Scout created a unique augmented reality classroom resource to give back to the teacher who sparked his love of science...
District shifts to hybrid schedule for two weeks
An increase in quarantined students and the number of students in isolation has led to a shift to hybrid instruction at West Middle School and Byron Center High School...
Cooking classes offer creative way to work on social, life skills
At Bushnell Elementary, these young students with special needs are learning to take turns, ask questions, havepatience and solve math problems...
Remote learners unplug, get outdoors & connect
Because of the pandemic, the Wittenbach Wege Center wasn’t able to offer its regular programming. Instead, the team decided to offer seasonal nature study classes for LAS Academy virtual students and homeschool students throughout Lowell...
Quick thinkers wanted
Students explore the fast-paced career of emergency medical services in Kent Career Tech Center’s newest class...
Lowell, Rockford secondary students returning to classrooms
Citing recent trends in the decreasing number of COVID-19 cases in their communities, Lowell Area Schools and Rockford Public Schools are planning to take one step closer to 'normal' next week...
Rain gutter regatta showcases buoyancy, engineering skills
An annual boat race has become a highlight of sixth-grade science class. At stake: bragging rights and 'a goofy trophy'...
Nate Fowler named new superintendent for Lowell Area Schools
Interim superintendent given the nod by Lowell Board of Education to lead the district...
Schools, organizations step up to feed students, families
Area schools continue to provide free grab and go meals at regular distribution events and community partners are helping to fill in the gaps to make sure everyone is fed during a very challenging time...
Students switch to Zoom for traditional visit to senior home
Students at Murray Lake Elementary didn’t want to miss the chance to spread holiday cheer to their senior neighbors, even though they couldn’t visit in person...
Bond projects making progress in Lowell
Contractors at TowerPinkster have been busy at Lowell schools this fall, making progress on the bond projects passed by voters in 2019...
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