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Loving learning in the great outdoors: ‘It brings so much joy to me’

Northview Charles Honey

East Oakview third- and fourth-graders share what they love about learning from nature in Field School.

Sign language boards help ‘start the conversation’ while at play

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

Hearing students at West Oakview have been learning ASL this fall — and everyone’s making new friends — thanks to sign language communication boards that have been installed on the playgrounds.

She makes an impact through creativity, conversations

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

“I’m there to support everybody,” Ally Mabry says of her role as an eighth-grade special education teacher. Learn more about the impact she hopes to make in the classroom.

His goal: ‘Help them cross that finish line’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

Ben Garlets, formerly the assistant principal at Crossroads Middle School, has been tapped as the new director of Northview Next.

Opening doors: partnership brings MEERA labs to area middle schools

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The new hands-on labs are giving students an early look at the people, skills and technology shaping tomorrow’s careers.

District alum, new AP excited for middle school’s ‘positive energy’

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

The new assistant principal for Crossroads Middle School is a coach, teacher and Northview Wildcat through and through.

He roots his leadership style in gratitude and joy

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

Get to know Northview’s new deputy superintendent, a “lifelong Wildcat” whose connection to the district goes much deeper than simply being a grad or educator.

Marching band camp 101: Long days, beautiful noise

Northview Brett Atwood

“A lot of people don’t realize how physical (marching band) is.” Discover all the work that happens at marching band camp to put together a full show.

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.

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.

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.