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SNN 10th Anniversary

Seventh-grader talks about gift of confidence provided by prosthetic arm nine years ago

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

What impact did creating a prosthetic arm for a 4-year-old have? SNN talks to the people that made it happen nine years ago

They built it, and people came

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The KPS administration’s vision of a full-service library continues to grow with the help of Kent District Library. A 2015 millage and a grant from the Steelcase Foundation were key.

A veteran superintendent looks back on 10 eventful years

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

As SNN celebrates its 10th anniversary, Kenowa Hills Superintendent Jerry Hopkins reflects on the last 10 years in his role and in the world of education.

Class class? Yes yes!

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 October 2015, explores the concept and practical applications of “whole brain teaching” in a Grandville kindergarten class.

Looking back: Bigs and Littles find rewarding relationships

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 December 2013, explores how Thornapple Kellogg Public Schools built 'Big' and 'Little' relationships to spur academic success.