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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.

Students step outside for community service project

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Grand Rapids Public Museum School students involved in Pathways Club recently hosted their Spring Giveaway event, providing members of the community with food, toiletries and other necessities.

‘Leading by example’: District celebrates arrival of first EV buses

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The district recently unveiled the first of its new EV buses, slated to hit the road this summer.

Roby to exit district next year in ‘mutually agreed upon’ departure

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Superintendent Leadriane Roby is leaving GRPS in June 2027, and the board is in the early stages of launching a search to find a replacement.

New Native American library is ‘connecting scholars to their heritage’

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The district recently celebrated the opening of the new Native American Education Program Library.

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.

‘Every one of them is unique’: Paper butterflies complete migration

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The Symbolic Monarch Migration program connects students in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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.

Reading challenge leads to lessons in art, geography & more

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Fifth-graders are finding fun ways to contextualize “A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation.”

Braille & beyond: Students learn about navigating an unseen world

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Children’s House students at Grand Rapids Montessori Academy spent a day exploring what life is like for individuals with visual impairments.

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.

Student-led Black History Museum highlights Great Migration

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Union High School students showcased key elements of Black history and culture.

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.

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.

She’s ready for the heavy lift, then onto baking

Her passion: advocating for ‘that one kid’

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

Not even facial reconstruction can stop this senior’s smile

Kelloggsville band ready to ‘soar’ on national stage

Gaining real-world experience through work-based learning

Helping students see what’s possible through arts careers

Bridging the tech gap for older adults

Hope Squad making school safe & welcoming to all

Peers build relationships, practice social skills

SEALS: Where the tiniest hands reach for the biggest hearts

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

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