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Emergency training helps bus drivers sharpen skills

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The four-hour program gave drivers hands-on practice in emergency response, communication and student safety.

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.

Middle-schoolers use math to make a menagerie

Rockford Riley Kelley

Advanced math students demonstrated their knowledge of surface area and volume by building, designing and displaying their own three-dimensional animals.

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.

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.

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.

Student investors share secrets to their success

Rockford Riley Kelley

A stock market simulation taught these students the value of patient, attentive investing.

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.

Student-designed banners will get you where you need to go

Rockford Riley Kelley

These seniors' designs were selected by the city to help guide guests through downtown Rockford.

Helping students see what’s possible through arts careers

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

From comics and graphic design to video game production, art educators talked about the various career opportunities their skilled students have before them.