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Middle-schoolers empowered to be the most ‘Beautiful U’

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Girls from across West Michigan learned how to care for their minds, bodies and souls at the 14th annual “Beautiful U” event, hosted by WOOD-TV8/WOTV kids and family expert Maranda.

Making an impact: Tutoring center empowers kids through literacy

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The director of the tutoring center at Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy reflects on the program’s growth and impact.

Counselor who overcame challenges clicks with middle-schoolers

Podcasts School News Network

Study Hall chats with Jordan Poisson, a Godfrey-Lee alum whose story we’ve followed for 10 years.

Building trust critical to preventing school gun violence

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Twenty-five years after the horrific mass shooting at Columbine High School, Kent County school districts invest millions in protecting students and preventing gun violence.

His heart is in the health care field

Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

It was people in the healthcare field who noticed his caring nature and encouraged Union High junior Josaiah Robertson to consider pursuing healthcare as a career.

Dean Transportation hosting open house events for GRPS

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Dean Transportation will welcome district families to its Grand Rapids location on April 25 and May 15.

Sophomore exhibits shine light on human rights

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Museum School students examine timely issues, using virtual reality as a tool.

Senior picked as a Black History Maker of Tomorrow

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Ottawa Hills High School senior Janaysha Miller was one of five award recipients in the state.

Montessori students sound out the basics of bluegrass

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

St. Cecilia Music Center brings bluegrass to the classroom as part of its in-school programming.

District OKs plan to build new school in NE Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The Board of Education has approved a plan to construct a new school at the current Aberdeen Academy site.

Scholarship winner to be first in family to attend college

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Diane Vazquez is one of four GRPS seniors to receive a scholarship for students from underserved communities and first-generation college attendees.

Fifth-graders say ‘very special’ stonefly should be state insect

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Aberdeen Academy fifth-graders are working to get the stonefly recognized as Michigan’s first state insect.

Zoo School ‘stays exciting’ after first 50 years

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

‘Zooies’ give a tour of the GRPS sixth-grade theme school at John Ball Zoo.

Education leaders weigh in on free preschool, community college proposals

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

The education budget process has begun with a proposed plan from the governor. Here’s what education leaders think of its key objectives, and what happens next.

What MLK means to them: Sixth-graders channel civil rights leader

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Sixth-graders from Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, Riverside Middle School and the Center for Economicology earned awards in this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Legacy Contest.