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Raising Good Digital Citizens

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As the new director of instructional technology, Maggie Thelen wants students to learn appropriately for the online age but also to be good digital...

Expanding College While in High School

Rockford Charles Honey

Rockford High School senior Ethan Begalka has done his homework on what it will cost him to go to college. He doesn’t like the...

Teaching About Religions to Foster Understanding, Respect

Cedar Springs Charles Honey

As students walked into Craig Beach’s darkened classroom on a recent morning, they heard the song “Wild World” by the former Cat Stevens, now...

Chamber Presents Award of Honor to Rockford Public Schools

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Rockford is a good place to live and do business, thanks in no small part to Rockford Public Schools. So say leaders of the Rockford...

‘Everyone Struggles with Something’

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When it was bad, it was really bad, Jared Walejewski said. “I was so lonely,” the Rockford High School senior recalled of his depression as...

Motor City Nostalgia Takes ‘Best of Show’

Rockford Student Showcase Charles Honey

Rockford High School senior Kelli LeSarge made her school proud – and won a $500 scholarship for herself – with her award-winning poster at...

High Schoolers’ Work with Kindergartners Yields ‘Remarkable Results’

Kent ISD Charles Honey

More than a dozen teenagers and young children sat politely in a circle on the gym floor. Then came the craziness. “Duck, duck, duck, duck...

Longtime Bus Driver Promises to Keep In Touch

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Laura Suprenant drove Rockford students to and from school for 10 years. So after retiring from Rockford Public Schools in December, she thought it...

Fred Reusch: Teacher, Tutor, ‘Coolest Man Ever’

Reading & Writing with Rademacher Tom Rademacher

The story you're about to read is about a high school math instructor, written by someone who can barely add single digits. But in the...

Students Speak Out About Mental Health

Grandville Charles Honey

For students battling anxiety and depression, sometimes the greatest stress comes from seeking success. In today’s culture of high-stakes testing, high-cost college and all-everything excellence,...

Trotting the Globe One Classroom at a Time

Rockford Charles Honey

It was only one day, but these kids traveled all over the world. They went to Russia, South Africa, Lithuania and Denmark, sampling their foods,...

Roguewood Runners Raise Funds and Win Pumpkins

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Editor’s note: A 5K “Pumpkin Run” recently was held at Rockford’s Roguewood Elementary to raise money for the parent-teacher organization. Roguewood fifth-graders Reagan Zainea,...

Mom Is ‘Determined to Do It’

Rockford Charles Honey

When Danielle Warner-Cavasos gets an A on a test, she puts it right where her children will see it: on the fridge. That's how much...

Showing Respect for Community’s Veterans

Forest Hills Charles Honey

School districts across Kent ISD marked Veterans Day in ways big and small on Wednesday. Here’s a sample of how a few schools honored...

See Something Wrong? Tell Someone with OK2SAY

Rockford Charles Honey

Tatum Kleis is glad to know that if she sees someone being bullied, there’s a number to call. “It makes me feel safer,” the North...

Putting Their All into Analyzing Art

Rockford Charles Honey

Fourth-graders from Lakes Elementary School in Rockford used ArtPrize as a way to analyze art as well as brush up on academics. They were...

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Dads demonstrate dedication to students and learning

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Northview grad is a future forest mapper

Book battle promotes literacy, teamwork

Future health care pros sample multiple career focuses

Young readers follow the recipe for perfect pound cake

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Basketball team unites students, promotes inclusion

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