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Riley Kelley is a reporter covering Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids and Sparta school districts. An award-winning journalist, Riley spent eight years with the Ludington Daily News, reporting, copy editing, paginating and acting as editor for its weekly entertainment section. He also contributed to LDN’s sister publications, Oceana’s Herald-Journal and the White Lake Beacon. His reporting on issues in education and government has earned accolades from the Michigan Press Association and Michigan Associated Press Media Editors. Riley’s early work in journalism included a stint as an on-air news reporter for WMOM Radio, and work on the editorial staff of various student publications. Riley is a graduate of Grand Valley State University. He originally hails from western Washington.

Former globe-trotting researcher approaches post with curiosity and humility

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Jessica Schwarz, a former wildlife biologist, brings a holistic approach to her new role leading Cesar E. Chavez Elementary. 

District kicks off school year with new, improved website

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The district recently wrapped up the nine-month process of updating its website to make it a more useful resource for community members. 

Sparta prioritizes student needs, communication in new district roadmap

Sparta Riley Kelley
Sparta has approved its three-year strategic plan, and is hoping to address top issues this school year.

Her recipe for success: impact, inspiration & extra bacon

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Jennafer Slanger, new principal of Lakeside Elementary, is ‘grateful and honored’ to be with East Grand Rapids Public Schools.

‘Really a blessing’: AEDs delivered to GR high schools

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
State Reps. Carol Glanville and Kristian Grant delivered AEDs, donated by the NFL and the state Legislature, to Ottawa Hills and Union high schools.

Unconventional path leads ‘people person’ to new admin post

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
This wedding planner turned marketer turned educator is now serving the district that first jump-started her interest in teaching.

Middle-schoolers tell what they’re excited to learn about this year

Sparta Riley Kelley
Sparta students share their educational aspirations for the 2024-25 academic year.

New grants charge up districts’ plans to buy EV buses

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
Funding from the state will help with planned EV bus purchases for Kent ISD, Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kentwood Public Schools.

New principal: Molding minds is a ‘great honor and great responsibility’ 

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Derrick Martin is the new principal of Innovation Central High School.

East already ‘feels like home’ to new high school principal

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Alex Schukow brings a wealth of experience and a sense of community to his new posting as high school principal.

Renovations aim to make ‘inspiring’ new home for alternative high school

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The district is preparing to begin renovations in November to accommodate the relocation of Southeast Career Pathways.

Rockford podcast aims to tell stories of students, staff

Rockford Riley Kelley
The district is making use of a bi-monthly podcast to spotlight teachers and students.

Media teacher talks 21st-century education

Why I Teach Riley Kelley
This Cedar Springs High School teacher hopes to bring out the best in students and colleagues alike.

Collaboration is at the heart of new elementary school

Rockford Riley Kelley
Rockford’s new elementary school is just about ready to welcome its first students.

After 40 years, she’s still the ‘heartbeat’ of Buchanan

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Maria Cervantes reflects on her 40-plus years with Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Cedar Springs eighth-graders moving to middle school

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Starting this fall, Cedar Springs Middle School will house students in grades 6-8 as the district repurposes Red Hawk Intermediate.
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