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Teacher shortage: ‘glimmer of hope’ on horizon?

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

From reexamining pay scales to embracing grants, alternative pathways to teacher certification and other supports, area school districts are doing what they can to right the ship.

Learning about leadership: Lions reps visit C.A. Frost

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Lions representatives taught students at C.A. Frost Elementary about how to inspire others.

Teacher shortage remains a major challenge in Kent County, beyond

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

Teachers are in short supply, but new educators like Jackie Domeier are determined to pursue their dream careers.

Farewell to Kensington

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The 98-year-old Kensington building will soon be torn down, but the community had a final chance to walk the halls in late September.

Nudging educators into the great outdoors

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Grand Rapids Public Schools teachers are learning how to take their instruction beyond the classroom and make the most of outdoor education opportunities.

‘Zooies’ invited to celebrate Zoo School’s 50th

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

An upcoming event will celebrate 50 years of Zoo School.

Full STEAM ahead at the zoo

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students and families got hands-on experiences at John Ball Zoo’s first STEAM Day.

High school drumlines keep the beat for downtown event

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Drumlines from Godwin Heights and Grand Rapids had a friendly competition for a good cause at Rosa Parks Circle.

GRPS launches online tools to keep community informed

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

A new online dashboard will track progress on the Reimagine GRPS with Us! plan.

New principal envisions ‘a bright future’ at his alma mater

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

A former teacher is taking the reins as the new leader and foundation-builder at Ottawa Hills High School.

Parents, students revitalize C.A. Frost garden

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Parents and students have spent hundreds of hours bringing a school garden back to life.

Ottawa Hills football team earns grant from Detroit Lions

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

The $20,000 grant will help fund the purchase of training equipment, protective gear and apparel for the Bengals.

Where’s the bus? Check the app

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills is helping families stay more informed about their students’ bus routes through a new geotracking application.

First day pushed back at GR Montessori Elementary

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

First day of school postponed due to construction delays, health concerns.

Voters to consider GRPS bond proposal

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Grand Rapids Public Schools is asking voters to approve a $305 million “no-tax-increase” bond to fund districtwide improvements. The current bond expires next year.