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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.”

Calling all young poets: we want your work!

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
The Kent District Library is now accepting submissions to the annual Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest through Sunday, April 4...

Creating safe spaces

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
On a freezing February morning at Pathways High School, two speakers from Michigan non-profit i understand spoke to students about the importance of mental health...

Valentines for the front lines

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Kindness Project delivery ‘helps us remember that we can do this,’ said one nurse...

Distance learning hones collaboration, forges close connections

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Three elementary teachers share how they have learned resilience and are reimagining how they engage their students outside the traditional classroom setting...

Demonstrating kindness: it’s a core value

Caledonia Alexis Stark
It’s a key pillar for these elementary students...

Lessons from a pandemic: ‘agile learners’ need ‘agile adults’

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Reflecting on the end of fall semester and 2020, Superintendent Dedrick Martin sat down with School News Network to discuss how Caledonia adapted to school closures, virtual learning and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic...

It’s all about getting students back to classrooms, Supt. Shibler says of the vaccine

Rockford Alexis Stark
Superintendent Michael Shibler hopes the more people get vaccinated, the closer we are to the end of the pandemic...

‘Hope on the horizon’ as local teachers start getting COVID-19 vaccine

Kent ISD Alexis Stark
Lincoln School special education teacher, Ann Post believes there is 'hope on the horizon' for Kent ISD teachers and educators across Kent County after receiving her first round of the COVID-19 vaccine...

Partnership continues focus on student emotional, mental health

All Districts Alexis Stark
A group is working to identify trauma and provide support early in order to increase student success...

Teacher lights science up with creativity

Kentwood Alexis Stark
As a child, Wendy Johnson’s curiosity led her to discover her passion for science. Now a ninth-grade biophysics teacher at East Kentwood, her passion transforms the average science class into a hub of student curiosity...
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Making merry music, from a safe distance

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
The holidays may look different this year, but Kenowa Hills students are still finding ways to lift spirits by sharing their musical talents...

Tech-savvy sixth-graders take first place in IT competition

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Computer programming, dancing & chicken nuggets fueled the winning team...
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Video series aims to fill teachers’ cups with appreciation

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills schools are sharing video messages of gratitude for teachers, just in time for a hope-filled holiday season...

Stress, studies and the pandemic: a steep learning curve

Rockford Alexis Stark
In response to the social and emotional impacts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Rockford’s Developing Healthy Kids Campaign wants students and families to know they are not alone...

Longtime agriscience teacher earns honorary FFA degree

Caledonia Alexis Stark
After 24 years of teaching, John Schut believes incorporating fun and service into education is more engaging for students than taking notes in a classroom...
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Fourth-grade hockey fan gets a magical hour on ice: ‘I made the shot!’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Raised as a Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins hockey fan, Jackson Solow lights up while skating on an ice rink wearing his favorite hockey jersey...
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