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Video features produced by Brett Atwood

Empowering students to get interested in STEAM

East Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

From robotics, to theater to skateboard-building, STEAM was on display at East Grand Rapids High School.

Future songwriters, audio engineers learning to create in production lab

Northview Brett Atwood

In Northview High School’s Music Production class, students learn the ins and outs of audio production, using state-of-the-art gear.

Taking the plunge for a good cause

Caledonia Brett Atwood

Duncan Lake Middle School staff and students braved the winter weather to host their first ‘Cool School Polar Plunge’ in support of Special Olympics and the district’s Unified Sports programs.

Exploring, learning, loving it: Zero Hour in action

Godwin Heights Brett Atwood

Godwin Heights Middle School’s Zero Hour program allows students to explore interests in their favorite content areas, such as math and literature.

Game on! Junior High students find community in club

Wyoming Brett Atwood

After school each Monday, Wyoming Junior High turns into gaming central, as students gather to play.

Immersed in history, science & culture at Grand Rapids Public Museum

East Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

A week at the museum brought third-graders up close with artifacts, specimens and endless opportunities to learn and explore.

Third-graders learn all about adaptation at Millennium Park

Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

C.A. Frost students fished, hiked trails and penned poems during a recent fall field trip.

The Gus Macker Tourney, powered by district marketing students

Kenowa Hills Brett Atwood

Kenowa Hills High School students helped plan this year’s Gus Macker basketball tournament, drawing more than 300 teams.

New stadium connects community from the past and present

Caledonia Brett Atwood

Caledonia Community Schools kicked off the new school year with the first football game of the season in their newly renovated Ralph E. Myers Stadium, funded by a 2023 bond.

Learning, gamified: The wall that sparks students’ enthusiasm

Kent City Brett Atwood

A new interactive board in the gymnasium at Kent City Elementary School is a new twist on technology in education, offering near limitless opportunities for active learning.

Wood Tech students ready to go boarding with their own creations

Grandville Brett Atwood

From longboards to surfboards to snowboards, the projects Grandville’s Wood Tech students get to design and build in the Gone Boarding program are truly one of a kind.

Career day all about discovering future opportunities

Comstock Park Brett Atwood

Students engaged with professionals by asking questions and learning about a wide range of career options.

From humble beginnings to ArtPrize winner, artist shares his story

Forest Hills Brett Atwood

2023 ArtPrize winner Abdoulaye Conde recently visited Forest Hills elementary schools to share his life story and culture.

Elementary classes learn why the orchestra rocks

Multi Districts Brett Atwood

What happens when you invite students to rock with the symphony? Singing, dancing, playing instruments and lots of ‘rockin’ out.

‘I’m going to wave my flag’: Parade honors students from many nations

Kentwood Brett Atwood

An annual event in Kentwood Public Schools, students celebrate where they come from in the Parade of Nations.

Into the wild: young adventurers test survival skills

Lowell Brett Atwood

Lowell fifth-graders use resources in nature as they learn about survival at the Wittenbach Wege Agriscience & Environmental Education Center.

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