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State of the Student tackles four big topics

Godwin Heights

Simulated crime ties science, critical thinking & data analysis

Kelloggsville

Opportunities abound at first in-house career fair

Grand Rapids

Partnership with Black-founded nonprofit brings dedicated learning space

The newly renovated classrooms at Innovation Central High School were unveiled to staff and students at the STEM Greenhouse 10th anniversary open house, to celebrate the new collaborative partnership between STEM Greenhouse and Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Northview

Not just a volunteer, but ‘a piece of the library’

“You get to take a book home today!” This East Oakview library volunteer has spent more than a decade encouraging a love of reading from behind the scenes.

SNN Video Features

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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KIDS program offers educator ‘passion projects’ for benefit of elementary students

Kentwood

High-schoolers talk mental health with education leaders, legislators

Multi Districts

‘There’s always somebody championing you’ at Cedar Springs High School

Cedar Springs

He is demonstrating how important English is in business

Kelloggsville

News BRIEFS

GRPL seeks feedback for future services

Grand Rapids Public Library

Superintendent to retire at year’s end

Thornapple Kellogg

Essay contest opens for prospective GRCC students

Grand Rapids Community College

Voters renew 10-year operating millage by comfortable margin

Godfrey-Lee

Students pedal for smoothies on stationary bike

Lowell

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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.”

Student Voices

Kentwood

Student news crew interviews state superintendent

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

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