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For pro swine handler, it’s all about family bonding

Kent City Beth Heinen Bell
Macy first got a pig of her very own to care for when she was 3; now this eighth-grader is an expert at raising and showing pigs.

Her dream: to sing on Broadway 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Byron Center High School senior Alyssa Sherman dreams of singing on Broadway and, eventually, on the stage of her own theater.

From struggling to role model, thanks to strong teacher support 

Lowell Erin Albanese
Senior Kenny Dysard went from being completely disconnected from school to becoming a volunteer reader to kindergarten students at his former elementary school.

Second-grade teacher: literacy is a civil right

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Oriole Park Elementary School teacher Sarah Buys-McKenney’s mission is to make sure all her students have the foundational skills to excel in school.

Her motto of ‘always work hard’ leads to early graduation

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Early graduate Andrea Ronzon Contreras plans to join the U.S. Air Force with the goal of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon.

‘This is when my life starts getting better’: EGR senior pushes through painful loss

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
This high-schooler overcame challenges, including the untimely loss of a parent, on his path to earning his diploma.

Love of programming is in the code

SNN 10th Anniversary School News Network
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in April 2015, examines the “joy of writing code” as experienced by members of Dutton Elementary’s after-school Code Club.

‘You can do anything and everything’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
This Godfrey Lee High School senior plans a future as a mechanical engineer.

Dads demonstrate dedication to students and learning

Sparta School News Network
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, your School News Network team is re-publishing some early stories from each school district. This story, originally published in February 2015, talks to fathers who are discovering the ins and outs of public education thanks to the WATCH D.O.G.S. program.

His heart is in the health care field

Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
It was people in the healthcare field who noticed his caring nature and encouraged Union High junior Josaiah Robertson to consider pursuing healthcare as a career.

Northview grad is a future forest mapper 

Northview Morgan Jarema
It’s been nearly six years since Calder Burton inspired what quickly became one of our most popular series, Meet The Future. We recently checked back in with Calder, at a park, because — you’ll read why.

Teacher’s latest book focuses on motivation in education

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Cedar Springs High School teacher Dave Stuart’s third educational book tackles the issue of motivation in the classroom.

Former principal returns to read, substitute teach at his old school

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Longtime educator Dan Takens reminisces about March is Reading Month activities from years ago.

Fifth-grader publishes book, sequel to come

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Discover how student Isaiah Lowe became a published author and learn his plans for his next chapter.

A decade in, teaching is still all about relationships

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
The world of education has changed significantly in the past decade; no one knows that better than the educators who have seen it firsthand, like middle-school teacher Courtney Gritter. 

Intramural program provides sports, social skills practice

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Third- through sixth-graders have a chance to learn how to play various sports while building friends and physical skills. 
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