Forest Hills

Opening students’ eyes to their connection to the world

Central High science teacher Patti Richardson was recently named Outstanding Biology Teacher in Michigan by the National Association of Biology Teachers.

Kenowa Hills

Preschoolers & high-schoolers interact as part of new program

Kenowa Hills’ new Buddy Up program brings high-school students to the Early Childhood Center to play with and model positive behaviors for the district’s youngest learners.

SNN Video Features

Northview

Fourth-grade Choristers come together in song

We visited North Oakview Elementary School to see the Choristers vocal ensemble in action and discover how much work it takes to put a piece together.

Kent ISD

Concert empowers students to move to the music

Kelloggsville

Horses help students break through barriers, build confidence

Rockford

Preparing a plan for fire safety

Cedar Springs

Live from the gridiron: students document football team

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

Art & poetry contest for students to share how words can fuel hate

Education Everywhere School News Network

Entries are due March 9 for the contest that honors the late Henry Pestka, a Holocaust survivor who settled in Grand Rapids.

Second-graders take festive field trip to Frederik Meijer Gardens

Rockford Riley Kelley

Roguewood Elementary second-graders visited Frederik Meijer Gardens’ Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition.

What’s in store for federal education dollars?

A campaign promise of the president-elect is to end the U.S. Department of Education. Area education leaders say it’s unlikely, but they are anticipating changes.