- Sponsorship -
HomeAuthorsPosts by Alexis Stark

Alexis Stark

Alexis Stark
435 POSTS0 COMMENTS
Alexis Stark is a reporter covering Byron Center, Caledonia, Godfrey-Lee, Kenowa Hills and Thornapple Kellogg. She grew up in metro Detroit and her journalism journey brought her west to Grand Rapids via Michigan State University where she covered features and campus news for The State News. She also co-authored three 100-question guides to increase understanding and awareness of various human identities, through the MSU School of Journalism. Following graduation, she worked as a beat reporter for The Ann Arbor News, covering stories on education, community, prison arts and poetry, before finding her calling in education reporting and landing at SNN. Alexis is also the author of a poetry chapbook, “Learning to Sleep in the Middle of the Bed.”

Original mastodons take next step

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
The Grand Rapids Public Museum High School graduated its first class of innovators, leaders and community stewards...

Read a book, earn a badge – or all 46

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Godfrey Elementary teacher Scott Kelly developed a reading challenge that is proving very popular. Other teachers can get in on it, too...

‘Every child has their story’

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Named West Michigan Counselor of the Year by the West Michigan Counseling Association, Bari Kane strives to build relationships with her students, be a good listener and resource for mental health support...

Educators, state leaders speak in support of increased education dollars

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
Teacher appreciation needs to include adequate pay and resources, say state leaders during a visit to Grand Rapids...

Writing & winning across state lines

Caledonia Alexis Stark
A trailblazing team of writers are going where no eighth-grader in Caledonia has gone before: JustWrite Ohio’s high school state final writing tournament...

First-year program links peers 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Nickels Intermediate gen ed, special ed students pair up to learn from one another...

Strategic plan takes input from all, including ‘critical friends’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Diversity, community and meaningful learning are some of the core values of Kenowa Hills’ strategic plan...

Armed with books, students rejoin the battle

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Following the death of its founder, school resumes the Battle of the Books during March is Reading Month...

‘Wow, I’m a real artist’

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark
After a two-year hiatus, student artwork from 61 schools in Grand Rapids is on display at the 2022 Citywide Art Show...

After building failure, renovated school will be ‘worth the wait’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools officially breaks ground on their $17.9 million construction and renovation project at Lee Middle and High School...
00:03:22

‘Let’s get together and play some music’

State of the Arts Alexis Stark
Lee and East Grand Rapids high schools performed a community concert as a dedication to Ukrainian refugees...

Talk to your children, experts say concerning social media

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Panelists discuss impacts of social media on students’ lives and how to help them learn to use it safely...
00:00:25

She’s shaking things up

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark
As the first female director of bands at GRCC, Professor Shannon Shaker seeks to ensure everyone has access to a high-quality music education...

New School Resource Officer aims to ‘make a difference’ in students’ lives

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
New School Resource Officer helps students deal with problems and protects their safety...

Teaching confidence

Thornapple Kellogg Alexis Stark
Around 170 seniors take their class every year and learn how to build resumes, write cover letters and prepare for the job searching process...

Imagining future careers, inspired to keep learning

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
In honor of Reading Month, Godfrey Elementary invited community members to read books to students and share information about their careers...
1...192021...27Page 20 of 27
Sponsorship
Sponsorship

ABOUT US

School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues facing students and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

Contact us: snn@kentisd.org

FOLLOW US

OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Byron Center   Caledonia    Cedar Springs    Comstock Park    East Grand Rapids    Forest Hills    Godfrey-Lee    Godwin Heights    Grand Rapids    Grandville    Kelloggsville    Kenowa Hills    Kent City    Kent ISD    Kentwood    Lowell    Northview    Rockford   
Sparta    Thornapple Kellogg    Wyoming

© Kent ISD | 2930 Knapp NE | Grand Rapids MI 49525

Privacy Policy