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With alum’s creative engineering, fifth-grader makes music dreams a reality

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Thanks to a 3D-printed device and determination, fifth-grader Kendall Heiss is able to play cello alongside her peers, despite being born with a partial arm.

New book club focuses on dual-language programs

All Districts Alexis Stark
Educators can sign up to take part in a book club led by leaders in the field of bilingual education.

Welding opens doors for state-champion students

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Students’ award-winning projects showcase the creativity, craftsmanship and career opportunities available through the Kent Career Tech Center welding program.

Districts grapple with falling student counts, other funding issues

All Districts Erin Albanese
Declining enrollment, the expiration of federal funds and inflation are top concerns of administrators as they work to balance district budgets.

Grant makes beautiful music therapy possible

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Thanks to a grant from the Caledonia Education Foundation, Paris Ridge’s ASD program included weekly music therapy throughout the school year.

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.

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.

Area teachers honored for environmental stewardship

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Several Kent County teachers recently earned awards from the Groundswell Stewardship Initiative.

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.

Navigating seizures to find success through sport

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Student athlete and recent high school graduate Ty Lewandowski decided to not let his epilepsy define him or his future hockey career.

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.

Peers build relationships, practice social skills

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Caledonia’s peer-to-peer program promotes friendship, inclusion and belonging amongst young students. 

Bond refinance projected to save nearly $1 million

Caledonia Alexis Stark
The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education recently approved the refinancing of $10.5 million in bonds, projecting a savings of more than $830,000 over the remaining life of the 2016 bonds.

Trio of area schools recognized for literacy achievements

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Elementaries in Caledonia, Kenowa Hills and Lowell recently received the TalentFirst Literacy Leadership Award for their commitment to helping students grow as readers and increase literacy rates.

$3K tool kits give Tech Center students a career edge

Caledonia Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Six seniors each received a toolbox filled with tools they will use to pursue careers in manufacturing.
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