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Entrepreneur, philanthropist, third-grader
This student leader wants everyone to be included...Career education expert takes on new Kent ISD assistant superintendent position
Amid COVID-19, Sue Gardner took on a brand new role as Kent ISD assistant superintendent helping to administer and support the existing high school programs and help start new ones...A real team player
From bus schedules to substitute teaching, Ellen Veenkant helps where she can. And she’ll soon join a new team...Bringing ‘positive intent’ to work every day
Heather McKinney-Rewa is the new East Grand Rapids Middle School assistant principal. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet the Principal...
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‘These kids just really want to be singing’
Determined to bring back choir in a safe manner, this teacher made changes to her classes based on the latest scientific research and best practices by fellow teachers...Marching on
The plan is to continue regular rehearsals and to host a number of community events, to be determined...Virtual career exploration a hit with students
The district helped shape the online program, which is now being used to varying degrees by a handful of area schools...Celebrating senior singers with a final concert, virtually
Over 120 choral students in grades 9-12 will join voices in a virtual choir to celebrate the graduations of about 45 senior singers, in a prerecorded concert to be posted on the Rockford Choirs YouTube channel...
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Stress, studies and the pandemic: a steep learning curve
In response to the social and emotional impacts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Rockford’s Developing Healthy Kids Campaign wants students and families to know they are not alone...Cohorted specials usher in ‘a new kind of community’
Cedar Trails Elementary School’s “specials” teachers — art, music, physical education and literacy and technology — have joined forces to create an outdoor recreation program...Many districts had shifted gears prior to statewide high school closure
Under new order, colleges and high schools must close for in-person learning through Dec. 8. Kindergarten through eighth-grade can continue in person...Laughter, lessons & support for virtual students, parents
Key to learning from home: get outside, be safely social and find ways to bond, moms say...
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