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Arts Council elimination could negatively impact schools

All Districts Morgan Jarema

The Michigan House has voted to approve a state budget that would eliminate the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. That has the potential to cut arts programs in schools across the state.

Free meal program feeding many kids this summer

All Districts Erin Albanese

School districts are working to make sure no child goes hungry this summer.

Area teachers honored for environmental stewardship

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Several Kent County teachers recently earned awards from the Groundswell Stewardship Initiative.

From SchoolAI to Google Gemini, students learn to navigate AI

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent ISD districts are integrating artificial intelligence into lessons that build critical thinking skills, encourage ethical use and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

Districts collaborate to plan for AI integration

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Educators from six school districts have joined forces this school year to plan for AI integration — bouncing around ideas, learning about tools and looking ahead.

Career evaluations directly from the pros

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Industry professionals shared insights, feedback, and career advice with Kent Career Tech Center precision machining students at the program’s annual advisory day.

Showing the world how to help wildlife thrive

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

C.A. Frost Elementary students are giving Grand Rapids residents the tools to improve animal habitats in their own yards.

He credits school with helping him overcome grief, loss

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

This graduate lost a friend to gun violence and a grandmother to cancer, but he never gave up.

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.

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.