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‘Seeing the world through the eyes of someone else’

East Grand Rapids Beth Heinen Bell
Whether it’s reading ancient Greek texts in their original language or discovering how one’s native language can affect perspective, everything about linguistics is intriguing to this recent graduate...

Leading by example

East Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
When Ayden Steffens saw a first-grader on the playground who needed help, he immediately knew what to do...

Plot twist: young authors, illustrators lead the way

East Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
With theme music playing, students shared their stories and offered writing and drawing tips to their peers...

A festive display of art

State of the Arts Dianne Carroll Burdick
Student creations showcase classroom learning, creativity...

Moving on up

East Grand Rapids Dianne Carroll Burdick
Wealthy Elemetnary fifth-graders are on to middle school after a final Walk of Fame...

K-12 education meets Medical Mile meets filmmaking

Multi Districts Ezra Craker
A new video production is the first step in a collaborative partnership between the area’s education sector and local industry...

It’s all about science

East Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Fourth-grade students hypothesized, tested and reported on the results to family and friends...

Putting out the welcome mat

East Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
At Lakeside Elementary, fifth-grade Student Ambassadors escort new families on a tour to help them feel comfortable and get to know the school...

Voters approve bond proposals, millage renewals in six Kent ISD districts

Multi Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Tuesday’s Election Day turned out to be a good day for education in Kent County, with voters passing bond issues, sinking funds and/or operating millages in all six districts with ballot proposals...

A cheerful fixture at Breton and Hall: ‘he’s the sun’

East Grand Rapids Charles Honey
Howard Cassell has been a crossing guard at Lakeside Elementary since 2004, providing students with safe passage and encouraging words at a busy corner...

Bond proposals, millage renewals up for vote in six districts

Multi Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Voters in Caledonia, Comstock Park, East Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kelloggsville and Northview school districts will see school-related proposals at the polls on Tuesday. Learn more about what’s on your ballot...

Dual proposals to ask for operating fund renewals

East Grand Rapids Beth Heinen Bell
Voters in East Grand Rapids on May 2 will see two school proposals on the ballot; both millages would work together to ensure that the district can levy up to 18 mills in total...

History, US government teacher earns award

East Grand Rapids Beth Heinen Bell
An East Grand Rapids High School history teacher has earned recognition from the Daughters of the American Revolution...

Loves math, wants to work in medicine with children

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Senior Sarah Najar knows that the road will be long to reach her dream of being an anesthesiologist...
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Video Features Brett Atwood
From auto repair to Sally Ride to folding laundry, Wealthy Elementary’s second-graders are experts on all sorts of topics...

Teacher shares holiday tradition with students

East Grand Rapids Beth Heinen Bell
“A big part of Chinese culture is that it’s shared,” and this teacher is doing just that at Breton Downs, in honor of the Lunar New Year...
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