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Gaining real-world experience through work-based learning

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Now in its third year, the program has provided more than 60 students the opportunity to trade credit hours for hands-on experience developing career skills.

Bridging the tech gap for older adults

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students in the Tech Center’s cybersecurity and networking class visited The Oaks to help older adults navigate personal technology and build connections.

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.

Student Volunteers turn ideas into action for good

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Comstock Park’s Student Volunteers group connects teens with service opportunities that support their school and community.

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.

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

All Districts Riley Kelley

The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

Reading takes root in forest-themed halls at Stoney Creek

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A forest-themed hallway competition brings students and staff together to celebrate reading.

He went from the principal’s office to the driver’s seat

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

An education retiree returns in a new role.

Ensuring smooth reunifications after emergency events

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County.

AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?

Podcasts Charles Honey

The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say.

Preschool program open houses this week

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Free preschool is available to families throughout Kent ISD who have a child turning 4 before Dec. 1.

In her classroom, learning comes alive

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A vocabulary and phonics lesson is rarely the most exciting part of the school day — unless you’re in Grace Olsson’s first-grade class.

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All Districts Erin Albanese

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K-12 leaders advocate for weighted school funding formula

All Districts Erin Albanese

After seeing success in other states, local school leaders are advocating for a funding formula that better serves students who have a variety of needs.

Students build, learn, launch – sending Cupid’s arrow flying

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Pine Island fifth-graders engineer and launch Cupid’s bow in Valentine's Day STEM lesson.

New Hall of Honor connects past and present

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After more than a decade of discussion, Comstock Park dedicated its Hall of Honor, recognizing athletic, military and academic accomplishments.

‘Be here, be present’: Grad reflects on loss of her mom

Not even facial reconstruction can stop this senior’s smile

‘See kids for who they are’

Now cancer-free, this senior is hoping to help others

Gaining real-world experience through work-based learning

Helping students see what’s possible through arts careers

Bridging the tech gap for older adults

Sixth-grader draws attention with art skills

Peers build relationships, practice social skills

SEALS: Where the tiniest hands reach for the biggest hearts

‘Blast Off!’: Finding focus & fun on sensory path

First-generation college students ‘bring level of grit, perseverance’

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