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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.

What MLK means to them: Sixth-graders channel civil rights leader 

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Sixth-graders from Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, Riverside Middle School and the Center for Economicology earned awards in this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Legacy Contest.

Orchestras celebrate 10-year milestone

Rockford Riley Kelley
It’s been a decade since Rockford first formed its string orchestra program, and the district is celebrating. 

‘A champion for our kids’: FFA advisor earns state recognition

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Cedar Springs High School science teacher and FFA advisor Brent Willett has been named Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Horticulture Teachers Association.

GRPS graduation rate tops state average for first time

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
With more than 82% of seniors getting their diplomas in 2023, the district’s graduation rate continues to rise.

Connection via Mario Kart? New podcast pairs superintendent with students

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Superintendent Scott Smith is engaging with students on their terms as part of a new podcast at Cedar Springs.

Rockford High broadcasters earn accolade

Rockford Riley Kelley
Rockford’s student-run news network has been recognized with its first national award.

Teaching is a ‘sacred exchange’ for Sparta educator

Sparta Riley Kelley
Not even retirement could pull Paul Owens away from the classroom.

Hark! I hear she’s Teacher of the Year

Rockford Riley Kelley
MSVMA Teacher of the Year Mandy Scott leads the choir at Rockford High School

Building character: ALC members visit Green Acres

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Student athletes from Red Hawk Intermediate make monthly visits to the assisted living facility. 

From pain to passion to PE

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
When Tarwo Konbloa came to the U.S. from Africa, he never thought of teaching as a possible career path.

Feedback sought for new school at Aberdeen Academy site

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The new building would replace two schools slated for closure in 2027.

New adaptive classes help bridge differences

Sparta Riley Kelley
Students thrive, lead and learn in new, inclusive courses at Sparta Middle School.

District hosting two mental health events for parents

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Social media practices and substance use will be addressed during two upcoming presentations, the first of which is Wednesday.

Beyond robotics: club has global reach

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The team is a way of life at East Grand Rapids High School.

GRPS event to showcase school options

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Explore the options at GRPS during the Expo & Snow Spectacular on Feb. 7.

A place for greatness: Student art display dates back decades

Sparta Riley Kelley
A student art showcase at Sparta’s administration building gives the school an opportunity to celebrate success.
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