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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.

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.

District gets early start on next strategic plan

Rockford Riley Kelley

Rockford is in the early stages of putting together its next strategic plan, and aiming for August approval.

Bank manager turned educator now leading Harrison Park

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Grand Rapids Public Schools has appointed Steven Reynolds as interim principal of Harrison Park Academy.

Putting in the work: Eighth-graders get involved through student ‘jobs’

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Student jobs at Red Hawk Intermediate are helping eighth-graders build confidence.

Feedback sought from incoming preschool parents

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be available until Jan. 20.

Kindergartners make the most out of playtime thanks to new equipment

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

East Grand Rapids kindergartners are using their imaginations with the help of some brand-new play equipment.

Students get free books from new nonprofit

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

A literacy-focused nonprofit organization gave away copies of its first book to Campus Elementary students.

Sparta tennis facility named best of 2023

Sparta Riley Kelley

The district’s new complex, built with funds from a 2016 bond approval, was named the top outdoor tennis facility of 2023 by the American Sports Builders Association.

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