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Original mastodons take next step

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The Grand Rapids Public Museum High School graduated its first class of innovators, leaders and community stewards...

At this student-run cafe, coffee comes with a smile and life lessons

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

A new Union High School initiative saw door-to-door delivery on Friday mornings of coffee, orange juice, breakfast treats and more...

Staff shortages, increased school funding create conundrum

Issues in Education Erin Albanese

School districts finally have money in hand for new staff and programming, but are facing a lack of workers to fill positions...

Educators, state leaders speak in support of increased education dollars

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Teacher appreciation needs to include adequate pay and resources, say state leaders during a visit to Grand Rapids...

Grand Valley grad, Detroit native new Affinity Mentoring executive director

Multi Districts Phil de Haan

A local nonprofit that provides one-on-one mentoring relationships for Godfrey-Lee and Grand Rapids public schools has a new executive director...

Museum to showcase work of school nurses

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

An upcoming exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum will include contributions from Grand Rapids Public Schools...

‘Wow, I’m a real artist’

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

After a two-year hiatus, student artwork from 61 schools in Grand Rapids is on display at the 2022 Citywide Art Show...

GRPS works to create direct teacher pipeline

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

GRPS was one of 44 districts across the state announced a year ago as part of the new program...

Davenport scholarship funds STEM teachers

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

GRPS is the first school system in Michigan to partner with Davenport on a new STEM Educator Scholarship program to build the teacher pipeline...

Teacher leads students into the great outdoors

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

From grants for gardens to learning about nearby Plaster Creek, Erin Fettig and her first-grade students are busy becoming stewards of the earth...

City High Middle is ranked as top Michigan school

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

U.S. News & World Report has released its high school rankings for 2022, and City High Middle School is rated first in Michigan and 18th in the nation, its highest-ever national ranking...

Drum feast brings GRPS students together with community members

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

Students, staff and parents listened, learned and participated alongside Native American community members as part of an annual Drum Feast...

From classroom to lunch room, schools help Afghan students adjust

Places of Refuge Charles Honey

The recent influx of refugee students from Afghanistan has put teachers on the front lines of helping students adjust academically and recover from trauma...

Young artists’ affirmation: ‘black is powerful’

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

A collaboration between WMCAT and Meijer showcases student art and provides an opportunity for connecting with the community...

‘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...

Innovation Central earns $300,000 STEM grant

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

Innovation Central in Grand Rapids is one of 16 schools across the state to benefit from recent grants from Michigan-based SME Education Foundation...

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