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‘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.

Honing their approach to new phonics lessons

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

Kindergarten teachers at East Oakview took part in a “learning lab” to observe how their colleagues teach new phonics lessons.

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.

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.

Longtime English teacher discovers ‘the possibilities of something new’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

She’s a teacher of teachers, the daughter of a dairy farmer and a firm believer in nature as therapy. Meet Northview High School’s new assistant principal.