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And the wheels on the library go round and round

Rockford Brett Atwood
The Rockford Book Bus is a new addition to learning resources in Rockford this summer, making four stops a day in a converted school bus to bring books to children and families...

Cracking the code

Career Exploration Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
First Robotics coach Ryan Hoch will offer a summer Lego program, and has plans to add a robotics program to the middle school this fall...

Trades are a passion for this award winner

Career Exploration Janice Holst
Senior Mia Ramos is one of 65 high-school students statewide to be named a recipient of the 2021 Breaking Traditions Awards from the Michigan Department of Education...

Like ballroom dancing without a partner

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
With COVID-19 safety restrictions in place, Kenowa Hills High School allowed the show to go on by filming a live performance of “Shakespeare’s Depictions of Love”...

CORE vocabulary and symbols help youngsters develop language skills

Comstock Park Karen Gentry
The method decreases frustration, improves communication for students who may have limited language and increases language development. And all students can benefit...

The marvelous library of North Godwin

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
New paint, new books and new furniture transforms North Godwin’s library into a ‘merry old place’ of discovery...

‘Raising kids who care’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Zinser Elementary students created and sold artwork to friends and family and raised $2,100 to put toward a water tank in the community of Mityana, Uganda...
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Musicians, actors, artists celebrated in video presentation

Byron Center Erin Albanese
The show has gone on in Byron Center schools, with music made, theater performed and art created despite the pandemic...
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Storytime for seniors? They’re all ears

Sparta Janice Holst
March is Reading month hits the high school...

Building a community of readers

Comstock Park Karen Gentry
Students find that reading can be fun when everybody has the same book. And also, when there are prizes...

In the mood for music? Student musicians present collage concert

State of the Arts Erin Albanese
‘Musical Moods,’ a recruiting tool for high school students, is a long-standing tradition, started 73 years ago. The performance debuts at 7 p.m. Friday, March 26 in a livestream format...

Taking ‘The Outsiders’ into the great outdoors

East Grand Rapids Morgan Jarema
Kicking off a unit on contemporary classics, teacher Amy Marlow put together a character-based photoshoot to give kids a break from typical online work...

Partnerships, at-home literacy focuses of reading month

The Road to Reading Erin Albanese
While 30 percent of Gladiola students continue to learn remotely, staff members are making efforts to connect families with digital and print resources. A main partner in the effort is Kent District Library...

New courses allow students to earn IT certifications

Career Exploration Erin Albanese
A new program at Wyoming High School offers the opportunity for students to earn credentials in information technology, helping pave the way toward in-demand, high-wage computer jobs...

Demand for pharmacy techs leads to new program

Career Exploration Erin Albanese
Another hybrid session runs April 12 to July 30 and has room for up to 16 students...

Language arts teacher brings world of books to classroom

Comstock Park Karen Gentry
An extensive in-class collection and a partnership with KDL helps this teacher nurture lifelong readers...
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