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Pah! An inclusive event

All Districts Morgan Jarema

The event, organized by students and showcasing resources for people of all ages who have hearing challenges, is open to everyone...

Working — and studying — for a living

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

A recent national news story about exploitation of children in West Michigan workplaces prompts new legislation and emphasizes the importance of school-issued work permits in ensuring student safety and well-being...

What do you like best about school?

All Districts Erin Albanese

In this final installment of our student roundtable, the high school panelists share what they enjoy about school, and what makes them feel connected...

Math, reading lessons aim to curb summer learning loss

Opportunities Erin Albanese

Students have the opportunity to keep their grasp on math and reading this summer thorough nine-week program...

Remember Their Names vigil honors those lost in school shootings

All Districts Erin Albanese

Students, educators and community leaders honored those killed in school shootings at the “Remember Their Names” memorial event...

How safe do you feel in your school?

All Districts Charles Honey

Our student panelists talk about the toll school shootings take on their sense of safety, and what needs to be done to curb the plague of gun violence in schools...

How much of a problem is social media, and how do we fix it?

All Districts Charles Honey

Our student panelists say TikTok, Instagram and other social media are breeding insecurity and rewiring their brains in unhealthy ways...

What would you like adults to know about what your life is like?

All Districts Charles Honey

Our student panelists unload about the pressures of high school life, getting those good grades and living up to their families’ expectations...

How big an issue is mental health at your school?

All Districts Erin Albanese

High school panelists share what they think are the strengths of and challenges to finding support...

What is it like to be a high school student today?

Student Voices Erin Albanese

What’s life like for a high school student in 2023? In a six-part series, 10 students from all corners of Kent County talk about their pressures, stressors and happy places...

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Students Q & A: How does ecosystem affect us, and vice versa?

All Districts Brett Atwood

An aquarium filled with sand and grass becomes a coastal dune ecosystem. Another holds all the elements of a deciduous forest, pieced together by fourth and fifth grade researchers enrolled in Van Andel Institute for Education’s After School cohort. Our School News Network Video story teller takes us inside their lab-style learning center to show us this free program in action...

Sensory Friendly Night offered at Grand Rapids Public Museum

All Districts School News Network

A Sensory Friendly Night is planned at the Grand Rapids Public Museum...

‘My heart is broken’

All Districts Morgan Jarema

Forest Hills grad is trying to get aid to friends in Ukraine, and plans a career working with refugees...

Halfway through the year, educators navigate pandemic challenges

All Districts Charles Honey

As COVID-19 cases surge, educators focus on keeping things afloat while hoping stormy seas turn into smoother waters...

Superintendents: Keeping schools open remains the priority

All Districts Erin Albanese

Local districts are putting their focus on remaining in person, but are ready to pivot to virtual learning...

In-person programs, events ‘pausing’ at Kent District Library

All Districts Erin Albanese

While the libraries remain open and serving residents, all indoor programs and events have “paused” according to an announcement from Kent District Library (KDL)...

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