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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.

At JA BizTown, a mini city provides life-sized learning

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
Students from Rockford, Grandville, Kenowa Hills and Sparta are among those who’ve taken part in the JA BizTown program, which launched in spring 2023.

Union High juniors receive Impact Award 

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The Women’s City Club presented the honor and a cash prize to two juniors in April.

Fourth & fifth-graders share lessons from Species Explorers program

Forest Hills Riley Kelley
Students pitched improvement ideas for John Ball Zoo as part of the Species Explorers program at Van Andel Institute.

Community partners bring field trips to Burton’s backyard

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Seventh- and eighth-graders at Burton Middle School explored the outdoors through cross-curriculum activities offered during recent field days.

For some families, FAFSA delays are only the beginning

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
From language barriers to glitches in the new FAFSA form, first-generation college students are facing extra difficulties in completing their federal financial aid information and having it processed.

‘Make Cedar Springs a little more beautiful’: Eco Club aims to curb emissions

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Cedar Springs High School’s Eco Club will plant trees to offset carbon emissions on May 11. They hope community members will lend a hand.

‘This is when my life starts getting better’: EGR senior pushes through painful loss

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
This high-schooler overcame challenges, including the untimely loss of a parent, on his path to earning his diploma.

Making an impact: Tutoring center empowers kids through literacy

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The director of the tutoring center at Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy reflects on the program’s growth and impact.

Dean Transportation hosting open house events for GRPS

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Dean Transportation will welcome district families to its Grand Rapids location on April 25 and May 15.

‘Storytellers of the future’: Student-reporters value challenge of keeping Sparta informed

Sparta Riley Kelley
Spartan News keeps students, parents and the community informed with daily student-led broadcasts on sports news, testing updates and more. 

Sophomore exhibits shine light on human rights

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Museum School students examine timely issues, using virtual reality as a tool.

Teacher’s latest book focuses on motivation in education

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Cedar Springs High School teacher Dave Stuart’s third educational book tackles the issue of motivation in the classroom.

Beyond the Rock named top station of the year

Rockford Riley Kelley
Rockford High School’s student-led broadcasting network won top honors at the Michigan Student Broadcast Awards.

Senior picked as a Black History Maker of Tomorrow

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Ottawa Hills High School senior Janaysha Miller was one of five award recipients in the state.

Finding the right vision: High-schoolers create commercials for area businesses

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Media students at Cedar Springs High School are growing their skills by making commercials for local businesses.

Montessori students sound out the basics of bluegrass

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
St. Cecilia Music Center brings bluegrass to the classroom as part of its in-school programming.
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