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Riley Kelley is a reporter covering Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Rockford 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.

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.

Cedar Springs students surprised by ‘ultimate party at recess’

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

The first of the summer’s surprise events was held June 20 at Cedar Trails Elementary.

‘A positive sendoff’: community says goodbye to Stocking after 100 years

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The district recently hosted farewell celebrations at Stocking and East Leonard elementary schools. Stocking is closing at the tail end of its hallmark centennial year.

Area districts receive EPA funding for electric buses

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent ISD and Kentwood Public Schools will each receive federal funds to bring electric buses into their fleets.

Southwest’s first graduation marks a victory for the community

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Southwest Middle High School’s first-ever graduating class reflects on the impact of the school.

Peer listeners, other mental health supports, key to school safety

Caledonia Riley Kelley

Districts’ ever-expanding approach to student mental health includes peer groups, counseling services, added curriculum and more.

Red Hawk finds peace, vows to advocate for abuse survivors

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Class of 2024 graduate Rhiannon Proctor has earned her diploma, made plans for the future and found a tentative sense of peace after years of trauma.

Montessori educator talks passion, challenges & upsides of profession

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Though the job is tough, this upper elementary teacher says the ‘rewards in the field of education are sterling.’

Senior shutterbug lives to capture moments in time

Sparta Riley Kelley

A Sparta High School senior is getting a head start on his dream to pursue professional photography.

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