Comstock Park

It took a village to help this graduate reach the finish line

Kentwood

Destination Lake Michigan: newcomers study local watershed

Godwin Heights

Young authors shine as library branch publishes classroom books

East Grand Rapids

Tree identification project will be used ‘for years to come’

This East junior earned his Eagle Scout ranking with a project that benefits both the school and the community.

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Education advocates grapple with potential closure of DOE

Parents and other education advocates talk about what the closure of the U.S. Department of Education would mean for Kent County and for public education as a whole.

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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

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

Young authors shine as library branch publishes classroom books

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The second-grade classes participated in the book program with the books now available for check out from the KDL Wyoming branch.

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Art & animal lovers can experience both in June

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Members of John Ball Zoo and Grand Rapids Art Museum can get double the access in June.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

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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Social work goal born of real-life experience

Lowell

Middle-school architects get design lessons from the pros

Forest Hills

Book club sparks discussion, love of reading

Wyoming

Second-grade musical blends creativity, life lessons

Comstock Park

News BRIEFS

Art & animal lovers can experience both in June

Education Everywhere

Teacher collaborative to open applications

Kent ISD

Student-director debuts first feature film

Cedar Springs

Register now for science, engineering, robotics summer camps

Education Everywhere

Multilingual fair connects students to summer opportunities

Godwin Heights

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Kent ISD

A 2,200-mile change in location made all the difference for this grad

Lucero Delgado-Gomez didn’t know her vacation to Michigan was going to be her new home, but she admits it put her on the right path to graduation.

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We ask students: What is high school like for you?

Ten students, 10 different high schools. We ask, ‘What is school like for you?’ They weigh in on that, and so much more.

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