Cedar Springs

She can finally envision her future, and it’s looking bright

Podcasts

Multiracial Black Student Alliance celebrates ‘spreading culture and diversity’

Northview

Seventh-graders chronicle pivotal older adults in their lives

Kelloggsville

Discovering the power of coding, one keystroke at a time

The high school’s computer science classes are helping to ignite students’ interest in programming.

Lowell

Anatomy students explore matters of the heart

Interest has been sparked in Lowell High School’s anatomy and physiology class as students glimpsed graphs showing electrical activity of their hearts.

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Comstock Park

Career day all about discovering future opportunities

Students engaged with professionals by asking questions and learning about a wide range of career options.

Forest Hills

From humble beginnings to ArtPrize winner, artist shares his story

Multi Districts

Elementary classes learn why the orchestra rocks

Kentwood

‘I’m going to wave my flag’: Parade honors students from many nations

Lowell

Into the wild: young adventurers test survival skills

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Students in kindergarten through high school can learn more about STEM topics at Van Andel Institute.

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President Ford’s son to mark 50th anniversary of fall of Saigon

Education Everywhere School News Network

Event will highlight Ford’s Operation Babylift in the closing days of the Vietnam War.

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Young brains, big potential: From birth onward, special-ed services can make a lifetime of difference

"Study Hall" talks to Lindsey VanDyke about how intervening with children’s special needs from the time they’re born can best prepare them for school and life.

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