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Video features produced by Brett Atwood

Let’s meet up: twice-weekly gatherings build connections

Kenowa Hills Brett Atwood

Food, fun and community are the key components of the Kent School Services Network’s summer get-togethers in Alpine Meadows neighborhood.

Too good to be true? Learning the tips and tricks to bust scams

Rockford Brett Atwood

Middle school students recently got a lesson in protecting themselves from scammers from the Better Business Bureau.

Plant-based learning ‘sprouting like crazy’ in elementary greenhouse

Kent City Brett Atwood

In Kent City Elementary School’s greenhouse, kids learn about hydroponic farming, nutrition and everything in between.

The full package: Girls get behind-the-scenes look at manufacturing

Grandville Brett Atwood

Grandville High School students toured Amway as the culmination of a Women in Manufacturing series.

Fifth-graders’ knowledge takes flight with the butterflies

Northview Brett Atwood

Field School students got an up-close look at many butterfly species during a recent outing, adding to the experience they are having in their Northview classroom.

Library learning includes space, the eclipse and all things astronomical

Video Features Brett Atwood

The Grand Rapids Public Library marked the recent solar eclipse with a family learning event featuring comet-building, an interactive planetarium and a visit from the Air Zoo.

‘The journey’s not over’: High-schoolers showcase Black history

Kentwood Brett Atwood

East Kentwood presented Black history through student-created artistic performances.

Tuning, tempo and treble clef: Teen musicians leading the way for younger counterparts

State of the Arts Brett Atwood

Caledonia High School’s orchestra leadership team is helping Duncan Lake Middle Schoolers get prepared and excited to continue playing string instruments.

Career makers at work

Kelloggsville Brett Atwood

Students are learning skills and trades preparing them for the workforce and future careers through Kelloggsville’s school-to-work program

All hands on deck for this holiday celebration

Kent ISD Brett Atwood

Lincoln Developmental Center transforms into a winter wonderland when students and staff members deck the halls.

Taking the ‘American Dream’ to court

Forest Hills Brett Atwood

Forest Hill Northern students get hands-on with a mock trial over the American Dream.

Sharing their voices

All Districts Brett Atwood

Students from several Kent County High Schools shared their thoughts on education and their plans for college and careers during the second annual Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student event.

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In the marching band Grand Prix, this pit crew is tops

Northview Brett Atwood

A group of volunteers has been striking up a proverbial symphony of dedication for decades.

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Strings at Stocking strikes a chord

Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

Students at Stocking spent time learning and performing on string instruments thanks to St. Cecilia Music Center...

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Strumming my six string (made in fourth hour)

Lowell Brett Atwood

Students design, build and play guitars in this unique class...

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An artistic extravaganza

Video Features Brett Atwood

Wyoming Public Schools Festival of Arts celebrated all things art, created and performed, district-wide...

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