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At JA BizTown, a mini city provides life-sized learning

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Students from Rockford, Grandville, Kenowa Hills and Sparta are among those who’ve taken part in the JA BizTown program, which launched in spring 2023.

Building trust critical to preventing school gun violence

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Twenty-five years after the horrific mass shooting at Columbine High School, Kent County school districts invest millions in protecting students and preventing gun violence.

Beyond the Rock named top station of the year

Rockford Riley Kelley

Rockford High School’s student-led broadcasting network won top honors at the Michigan Student Broadcast Awards.

Eighth-grader spells his way to second Bee title

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Eighth-grader Joshua Diocares said he is looking forward to heading to the national competition in May.

From concrete to abstract, manipulatives make math meaningful

Rockford Riley Kelley

A recent grant funded the purchase of new tools to help math learners in Rockford.

Orchestras celebrate 10-year milestone

Rockford Riley Kelley

It’s been a decade since Rockford first formed its string orchestra program, and the district is celebrating.

Rockford High broadcasters earn accolade

Rockford Riley Kelley

Rockford’s student-run news network has been recognized with its first national award.

Hark! I hear she’s Teacher of the Year

Rockford Riley Kelley

MSVMA Teacher of the Year Mandy Scott leads the choir at Rockford High School

District gets early start on next strategic plan

Rockford Riley Kelley

Rockford is in the early stages of putting together its next strategic plan, and aiming for August approval.

Rockford unveils proposed elementary redistricting plan

Rockford Riley Kelley

The district is preparing for the opening of Edgerton Trails Elementary by rethinking attendance boundaries for current elementary schools.

Freshmen find foosball fever

Rockford Riley Kelley

Rockford Freshman Center is looking to grow its informal foosball program and spark interest in competition from area schools.

Rockford voters approve 20-year extension of parks and rec millage

Rockford Riley Kelley

Rockford’s parks and recreation millage funding will continue through 2044.

Bond proposals, millage renewals up for vote in five districts

Cedar Springs Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Voters in Cedar Springs, East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids and Forest Hills will see school-related proposals on their Nov. 7 ballots.

Teacher shortage: ‘glimmer of hope’ on horizon?

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

From reexamining pay scales to embracing grants, alternative pathways to teacher certification and other supports, area school districts are doing what they can to right the ship.