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Designing his own path, one stone and planting at a time

Cedar Springs Beth Heinen Bell

When this high school senior visits a park these days, he’s thinking about the types of trees planted there or wondering about the placement of a walkway. And he loves it...

His dream: explore the world through taste

Your Dream is Our Dream Morgan Jarema

Hoping to one day own his own restaurant, Manny says his teachers helped get him where he is...

Ukrainian exchange student forges ahead amid change, uncertainty

Northview Morgan Jarema

It’s a lot to think about for any high-school senior: a new country, new culture and friends. And back home: war...

From wildlife biologist to ‘faux-brarian’

East Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

This Breton Downs volunteer also coordinates a team of more than 50 parent and grandparent volunteers...

Once quiet, now the leader of the pack

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Student council president, G Club member, actor, Edith Juarez Rodriquez is happy to give back to Godwin Heights High School...

Teacher leads students into the great outdoors

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

From grants for gardens to learning about nearby Plaster Creek, Erin Fettig and her first-grade students are busy becoming stewards of the earth...

Your network’s safe with him

Kent ISD Phil de Haan

This technology-loving senior dreams of becoming a cyber security analyst...

Dynamic volunteers make things happen for teachers, students

Forest Hills Morgan Jarema

This pair of Ada Elementary powerhouses want you to know that no matter your skills or availability, you can help at your child’s school...

‘It’s like getting wrapped up in a hug every day’

Byron Center Erin Albanese

These Brown Elementary volunteers keep the tailgates, fun runs and dunk tanks going, as well as everyday needs...

‘Take what you need’: students offer messages of goodwill

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Nearly 50 Wyoming Intermediate students have made it a mission to cheer on their peers...

Senior taps into family for inspiration, works to inspire peers

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Read how this Godwin Heights High student went from having a so-so freshman year to being a positive role model to others...

On his own since 12, refugee student sets his sights on college and career

Kent ISD Morgan Jarema

‘Education is the universal key to unlocking any door,’ says Myanmar native an...

Natural leader embodies adage ‘Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity’

Kelloggsville Phil de Haan

High-school powerhouse may be headed to a human resources department near you...

Baker, leader, future small business owner

Your Dream is Our Dream Abigail Ham, SNN intern

Baking student Erin Mangan hopes to own her own bakery someday...

Looking fore-ward to the future

Your Dream is Our Dream Beth Heinen Bell

This series brings you conversations with students about their dreams and the educators who ignite and inspire them...

A gifted student shapes his dreams from clay and a trumpet

Your Dream is Our Dream Charles Honey

Students share their dreams and how schools help build them...

Second-grade teacher: literacy is a civil right

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

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

Love of programming is in the code

Book battle promotes literacy, teamwork

Future health care pros sample multiple career focuses

Young readers follow the recipe for perfect pound cake

Young engineers turn paper into a wild ride

Red Hawk Rivals episode 2: ‘Cornhole’

High-school journalists provide behind-the-scenes look at news production

Basketball team unites students, promotes inclusion

His heart is in the health care field

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