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Helping students see what’s possible through arts careers

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

From comics and graphic design to video game production, art educators talked about the various career opportunities their skilled students have before them.

Sixth-grader draws attention with art skills

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Weston Minnema earned a Yes I Can! Award for art from the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children.

$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.

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.

Home Improvement class teaches repair basics

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

One of Godwin Heights’ newest classes provides a window into a possible future career while teaching home repair basics.

Students take pi celebration school-wide

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

When asked how they wanted to celebrate Pi Day, these students said they wanted the entire school to be involved.

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.