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Hands-on math class shows surprising results

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
A high-school math project has created an enduring friendship between a freshman and an older member of the Northview community. 

Educator event showcases manufacturing career pathways

Kent ISD Alexis Stark
STEAM educators from across Michigan immersed themselves in real-life manufacturing at the Kent ISD’s spring STEAM Network Connect event at Amway.

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.

Her passion: advocating for ‘that one kid’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
“My primary role is overseeing the special education department here, but on a day-to-day basis, my day never looks the same.” Get to know Northview’s new director of special services.

Northview, Wyoming voters approve non-homestead operating millages

Multi Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Both millages passed with strong support at the polls.

SEALS: Where the tiniest hands reach for the biggest hearts

Northview School News Network
This article from The Roar, the student newspaper of Northview High School, explores the district’s Student Educators and Listeners program. 

Operating millage renewal on ballot May 5

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
Voters in Northview Public Schools are being asked to renew the district’s non-homestead operating millage.

‘I get to be a dad to so many people’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
The new assistant principal at Crossroads Middle School says he seeks to see humanity in every interaction and every relationship he builds.

Future songwriters, audio engineers learning to create in production lab

Northview Brett Atwood
In Northview High School’s Music Production class, students learn the ins and outs of audio production, using state-of-the-art gear. 

Underground Railroad lesson stitches together history, quilting

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
Along with sewing techniques, these elementary Field School students are learning a key part of American history.

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. 

Field trip to IT company a real-world experience 

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent Career Tech Center students get a taste of real-world IT work, exploring servers, systems and customer service at Grand Rapids’ Service Express.

Grant turns puddles into learning potential

Northview Beth Heinen Bell
One DK classroom’s new wet-weather gear expands the opportunities for outdoor learning, rather than keeping kids indoors.

Large turnout for Kent County Cup

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Fifty-two students competed in the third Kent County Cup Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.
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