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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 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.

Kent County teen service group seeks applications

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Wedgwood Christian Services’ TeenCHARGE is accepting applications through June 5 for its teen leadership and service program.

‘Lean on your team’ says new middle-school leader

Caledonia Alexis Stark
After serving Caledonia Community Schools as a coach, teacher and parent, Angie Stauffer stepped into a new role as principal at Duncan Lake Middle School last December.

WHS & WMU graduate’s mission: to be a voice for refugees

Podcasts Charles Honey
For Mehran Najafi, coming to the U.S. as a refugee from Afghanistan was “like winning a lottery ticket.” Now he wants to help other refugees win tickets too. 

Field trip to IT company a real-world experience 

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent Career Tech Center students get a taste of real-world IT work, exploring servers, systems and customer service at Grand Rapids’ Service Express.

Large turnout for Kent County Cup

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Fifty-two students competed in the third Kent County Cup Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.

Charting careers in mental health

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
More than 200 students from Kent County districts and the Kent Career Tech Center explored career opportunities in mental health at Pine Rest.
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