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Funding vs. rights: Michigan schools push back on grant waiver

Cedar Springs

‘I think it’s really important for people to see how fun choir can be’

Godfrey-Lee

High school students lead lessons for middle-school peers

Grand Rapids

Bringing comfort to students impacted by immigration crackdown

Volunteers assembled care kits for students whose loved ones have been deported or detained.

Rockford

Trailblazing counseling dog, founding ‘Ram Pack’ member, retires

Chillie, Rockford’s first-ever counseling dog, made a big difference in students’ lives during her years of service.

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East Grand Rapids

Immersed in history, science & culture at Grand Rapids Public Museum

A week at the museum brought third-graders up close with artifacts, specimens and endless opportunities to learn and explore.

Grand Rapids

Third-graders learn all about adaptation at Millennium Park

Kenowa Hills

The Gus Macker Tourney, powered by district marketing students

Caledonia

New stadium connects community from the past and present

Byron Center

Heading west: An exploration of discovery

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

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Orchestra covers ABCs of performing across genres

Kentwood Erin Albanese

The gig-ready ABC orchestra will perform for guests arriving to the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Holiday Pops Concert Friday evening.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

Students shape conversation at annual Listen. Learn. Lead. event

Students weighed in on a variety of topics, from artificial intelligence to mental health.

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Annual egg drop poaches staff, cooks up fun

Thornapple Kellogg

Mentor program going strong, two decades in

Northview

‘Mr. Melvin’ finds joy in the preschool classroom

Kent ISD

From garden to gourmet, with community’s help

Godwin Heights

News BRIEFS

Local companies join STEM Night to showcase science careers

Godwin Heights

Give the gift of learning experiences this holiday

Education Everywhere

Food drive helps feed local families

Wyoming

Kelloggsville Rocket Marching Band to represent Michigan in national parade

Kelloggsville

Local schools get Blue Ribbon designation from MDE

Multi Districts

Making Headlines

Lowell

Why so happy? ‘Kindergarten is just my jam’

After two decades at Alto Elementary, this teacher still gets energy from being part of her kindergartners’ growth.

Student Voices

Student Voices

Annual State of the Student event highlights student voice

Students employed multiple forms of media at this year’s Listen. Learn. Lead. event to spotlight their lived experiences in school.

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