Northview

Underground Railroad lesson stitches together history, quilting

Kentwood

Kentwood Public Schools to seek $125 million bond May 5

Grand Rapids

New Native American library is ‘connecting scholars to their heritage’

Caledonia

Trio of area schools recognized for literacy achievements

Elementaries in Caledonia, Kenowa Hills and Lowell recently received the TalentFirst Literacy Leadership Award for their commitment to helping students grow as readers and increase literacy rates.

Caledonia

$3K tool kits give Tech Center students a career edge

Six seniors each received a toolbox filled with tools they will use to pursue careers in manufacturing.

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Taking the plunge for a good cause

Duncan Lake Middle School staff and students braved the winter weather to host their first ‘Cool School Polar Plunge’ in support of Special Olympics and the district’s Unified Sports programs.

Godwin Heights

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Wyoming

Game on! Junior High students find community in club

East Grand Rapids

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

Grand Rapids

Third-graders learn all about adaptation at Millennium Park

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The Symbolic Monarch Migration program connects students in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

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