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‘Show up for yourself,’ says champion hurdler

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Recent graduate Chloe Sullivan will represent Lee High School at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 track and field final meet this Saturday.

Week at the museum leads to final projects

Education Everywhere Erin Albanese

Creativity took the shape of dioramas, art and much more at the Grand Rapids Public Museum Immerse Education Showcase.

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.

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.

One, two three, uno, dos, tres

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Multilingual musical duo 123 Andrés recently brought their community outreach performance to Godfrey-Lee’s Early Childhood Center, as part of their partnership with the Grand Rapids Symphony.

STEAM night shows ‘we never stop learning’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey-Lee’s first STEAM is LIT event encouraged students and their families to be curious scientists, innovative engineers and aspiring artists.

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.

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.

Young marketers take on real-world challenges

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A mentorship program gives Kent Career Tech Center Entrepreneurship and Marketing students hands-on experience in how businesses collaborate and bring ideas to life.

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.

TEAM 21, nonprofit & local business prepare meals for community

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Godwin Heights and Godfrey-Lee students teamed up to prepare meals for the Wyoming community.

Proud, exhausted, worthwhile: reflecting on the marathon of teaching

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

After more than 20 years of teaching, Lee Middle School science teacher Janene Parney has learned a lot about her profession and herself as a person.

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.

Chef to a US president says ‘curiosity, consistency’ key to success

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Cliff Rome, the nationally acclaimed restaurant owner and personal and executive chef to President Barack Obama, visited three Kent County schools during Black History Month to discuss the transformative power of hospitality.

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.

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