Kentwood

Newcomer students experience first Thanksgiving

Caledonia

Whole Brain Teaching is elementary

Sparta

Mobile Farm Science Lab ‘udder-ly’ engaging

Grandville

Kent County educator awarded state Principal of the Year

The Grandville High School principal received the state honor Monday morning in a surprise gathering of district leaders, students and family members.

Lowell

Partnership pairs high-schoolers with scientists for real-world research

Students in the Science Research class at Lowell High School are working with Van Andel Institute scientists on metabolic and neurodegenerative research.

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Kelloggsville

Horses help students break through barriers, build confidence

A horse therapy program is making a big difference for students at 54th Street Academy.

Rockford

Preparing a plan for fire safety

Cedar Springs

Live from the gridiron: students document football team

Kenowa Hills

Let’s meet up: twice-weekly gatherings build connections

Rockford

Too good to be true? Learning the tips and tricks to bust scams

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Four years after pandemic, chronic absenteeism still a problem

Four years after the pandemic, students continue to miss more school than they should.

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Her career path was laid in first grade

Northview

Threats to schools: real or hoaxes?

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Learning life skills ‘where life happens’

Sparta

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District launches ‘Through the Eyes of Our Students’ series

Kentwood

GRPL seeks feedback for future services

Grand Rapids Public Library

Superintendent to retire at year’s end

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Essay contest opens for prospective GRCC students

Grand Rapids Community College

Voters renew 10-year operating millage by comfortable margin

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Grandville

She nurtures them, and they bring her joy

Preschool teacher Heidi Voetberg says “I still love teaching after 25 years. … It is what I was meant to do.”

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Kentwood

Student news crew interviews state superintendent

Falcon News Network interviewed State Superintendent Michael Rice about mental health needs.

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