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She makes an impact through creativity, conversations

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
“I’m there to support everybody,” Ally Mabry says of her role as an eighth-grade special education teacher. Learn more about the impact she hopes to make in the classroom.

His goal: ‘Help them cross that finish line’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
Ben Garlets, formerly the assistant principal at Crossroads Middle School, has been tapped as the new director of Northview Next.

Opening doors: partnership brings MEERA labs to area middle schools

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The new hands-on labs are giving students an early look at the people, skills and technology shaping tomorrow’s careers.

District alum, new AP excited for middle school’s ‘positive energy’ 

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
The new assistant principal for Crossroads Middle School is a coach, teacher and Northview Wildcat through and through.

He roots his leadership style in gratitude and joy

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
Get to know Northview’s new deputy superintendent, a “lifelong Wildcat” whose connection to the district goes much deeper than simply being a grad or educator.

Marching band camp 101: Long days, beautiful noise

Northview Brett Atwood
“A lot of people don’t realize how physical (marching band) is.” Discover all the work that happens at marching band camp to put together a full show. 

Starting a new school year on the right foot, in the right shoes

All Districts Alexis Stark
Grand Rapids nonprofit In The Image celebrated the 30th anniversary of its SHOES program by fitting more than 4,000 students with new back-to-school shoes. 

District leaders: state changes to school funding will help meet needs for all students

All Districts Erin Albanese
Local education leaders are lauding two big changes in the state education budget.

Building skills that last, from STEM into everything else

All Districts Erin Albanese
With work readiness on the decline, educators are looking at how to best teach in a rapidly advancing world and zeroing in on the interpersonal skills employers want the most.

Register for free back-to-school shoes through 30-year-old program

All Districts Alexis Stark
For the 30th year, students will receive free new shoes through a local nonprofit, just in time for the new school year.

Kent ISD superintendent’s philosophy: ‘lead with kindness’

Kent ISD Charles Honey
Ron Gorman wasn’t a great K-12 student himself but now loves his work as leader of Kent ISD’s 20 school districts and its own programs.

New book club focuses on dual-language programs

All Districts Alexis Stark
Educators can sign up to take part in a book club led by leaders in the field of bilingual education.

We heard you: SNN survey results show importance of student voice

All Districts Erin Albanese
Our survey shows: features on students, teachers and staff are your favorite articles.

Districts grapple with falling student counts, other funding issues

All Districts Erin Albanese
Declining enrollment, the expiration of federal funds and inflation are top concerns of administrators as they work to balance district budgets.

Educators explore the economics of personal finance

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
A local credit union is helping educators teach students how to make good decisions  — and avoid pitfalls — in personal finance.

‘Kids telling kids’: News crew delivers the facts

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
The new Highlands Newspaper is a true “by kids, for kids” endeavor — with some handy writing lessons thrown in — and it’s being met with great success. 
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