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Educators explore the economics of personal finance

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
A local credit union is helping educators teach students how to make good decisions  — and avoid pitfalls — in personal finance.

Emergency training helps bus drivers sharpen skills 

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The four-hour program gave drivers hands-on practice in emergency response, communication and student safety.

Arts Council elimination could negatively impact schools

All Districts Morgan Jarema
The Michigan House has voted to approve a state budget that would eliminate the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. That has the potential to cut arts programs in schools across the state.

Free summer meals at select KDL branches

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Sack Suppers at KDL are available to children and teens at KDL’s Wyoming, Kelloggsville and Kentwood branches.

Summer EBT offers up to $120 for groceries

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A local school leader is helping to raise awareness about the summer program to ensure eligible families use the benefits available to them.

Free meal program feeding many kids this summer

All Districts Erin Albanese
School districts are working to make sure no child goes hungry this summer.

From SchoolAI to Google Gemini, students learn to navigate AI

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD districts are integrating artificial intelligence into lessons that build critical thinking skills, encourage ethical use and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

‘11 on a scale of 1-10’

Wyoming Brett Atwood
Students, staff, administrators and community members recently celebrated 11 years of recognizing character through the Alpha Wolf 11 program.

Den system creates community, belonging and fun

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The den system at Parkview Elementary has students cheering on each other and making big improvements in behavior.

Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’

Podcasts Charles Honey
Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.

Water analysis leads to restoration ideas

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Wading in creeks and testing water has eighth-graders thinking about how to improve the watershed.

HOPE Gardens opens new community greenhouse

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The greenhouse is located behind West Godwin Elementary School, one of HOPE Gardens’ partner schools.

Northview, Wyoming voters approve non-homestead operating millages

Multi Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Both millages passed with strong support at the polls.

Fifth-graders work to leave no trace of plastic

Wyoming Erin Albanese
After learning about the threat plastic poses to the planet, Wyoming Intermediate fifth-graders set out to make a difference in their school.

District to seek non-homestead millage

Wyoming Erin Albanese
The 10-year levy funds 15% of the operating budget.

Sixth-grader auditions for ‘America’s Got Talent’

Wyoming Erin Albanese
With dreams of singing professionally, Wyoming Intermediate School sixth-grader Easton VanDyke recently auditioned for “America’s Got Talent.”
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