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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...

Biggest individual donation ever will support mental health

East Grand Rapids Beth Heinen Bell
A record-setting gift is poised to make a significant difference in the mental health and well-being of East Grand Rapids students...

Thanks to Ariel, he’s part of that world

East Grand Rapids Beth Heinen Bell
A former student-turned-Disney artist shared his talents and advice with middle school digital art students, and shows it’s about more than following a dream...

Students teach kindness, service to younger peers

East Grand Rapids Beth Heinen Bell
Breton Downs fifth-graders were in charge of Community Kindness Day, a schoolwide service project planned and led by students for local charitable organizations...

Lights, camera, learning, action!

East Grand Rapids Beth Heinen Bell
The young broadcasters put together a short newscast that the entire school watches on Fridays...

Elevating student voice

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Inaugural Kent ISD event featuring students as guest speakers on important issues...
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