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Summer NASA program has this educator ‘jazzed about space’

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

A professional development opportunity at NASA equipped this teacher with the tools to get her students invested in STEM.

School safety officers sharpen de-escalation skills ahead of new school year

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A four-day training gave local school safety officers hands-on experience with de-escalation, mental health and response protocols.

It takes a community to send students back to school with confidence

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

A long-standing partnership between Kent School Services Network and Heart of West Michigan United Way helps to get new school supplies in the hands of students and teachers who need it most.

Starting a new school year on the right foot, in the right shoes

All Districts Alexis Stark

Grand Rapids nonprofit In The Image celebrated the 30th anniversary of its SHOES program by fitting more than 4,000 students with new back-to-school shoes.

Poetry an outlet for ‘righteous anger,’ says award-winning writer

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Junior Shay Taliana uses her voice and poetry to speak out about issues surrounding immigrants in America.

Young filmmakers capture the story and legacy of West Michigan nonprofit leaders

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

High school students and budding creatives collaborated with local film industry professionals to produce a documentary highlighting nonprofit leaders.

District leaders: state changes to school funding will help meet needs for all students

All Districts Erin Albanese

Local education leaders are lauding two big changes in the state education budget.

What drives him? A desire to advocate, educate & represent

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

From interning with Congressional reps to representing Michigan in nationwide mock government events, this senior is on a sure path to leadership.

Voters in Grand Rapids, Lowell approve school funding requests

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Voters Tuesday approved a sinking fund in Grand Rapids and an operating millage and sinking fund in Lowell.

District seeks community input as superintendent search begins

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The district is asking for community feedback as it undertakes a search for a new superintendent.

Building skills that last, from STEM into everything else

All Districts Erin Albanese

With work readiness on the decline, educators are looking at how to best teach in a rapidly advancing world and zeroing in on the interpersonal skills employers want the most.