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High-schoolers share thoughts on school safety, engagement & more

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Godwin Heights sophomores interview peers about mental health, school safety, engagement and belonging.

Student broadcaster pushes for positive coverage in advisory role

Sparta Riley Kelley

As part of a national advisory team, this Sparta senior is steering the future editorial direction of PBS student programming.

On podcast, teen shares about major loss, forgiveness & gratitude

Grandville School News Network

As new details about her dad's passing were revealed to her as a teenager, McCaylee had to reconcile the reality of his death with the memory of his role in her life.

Poet pens work celebrating school library’s achievement

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Lee High School sophomore and poet Arianna Wheeler wrote a poem in honor of the school's newly renovated library receiving Model 21st Century School Library status.

Method offers trauma-informed approach to managing students in crisis

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Kent County schools are turning to an intervention method that focuses on trauma-informed crisis management. Key: understanding what the developing brain does in moments of crisis and the impact of trauma on the brain.

Friend, athlete, advocate uses abilities to help others

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Wyoming High School senior Gabe Craig isn’t interested in talking about himself, but others know why he deserves the Discover Ability Award.

Students explore job opportunities, build skills with holiday market

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Lincoln Developmental Center’s annual holiday market gives students an opportunity to be creative and learn about business.

Newcomer students experience first Thanksgiving

Kentwood Erin Albanese

While dishing out turkey and all the fixings, fifth-grade multilingual students at Meadowlawn Elementary School introduced newcomer students to a traditional Thanksgiving.

Concert empowers students to move to the music

Kent ISD Brett Atwood

Movement, relaxation and more movement enhanced the music during the Grand Rapids Symphony’s Access to Music concert for kids who have special needs.

Learning life skills ‘where life happens’

Sparta Riley Kelley

Students with special needs are getting out in the community and learning valuable skills in the process.

State of the Student tackles four big topics

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Area students were center stage at the annual “Listen. Learn. Lead.” event to share their thoughts about mental health, school safety, engagement and belonging.

High-schoolers talk mental health with education leaders, legislators

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

What can schools do to support student mental health and make connections? Students shared their thoughts on how and why it’s so important to them.

Student news crew interviews state superintendent

Kentwood School News Network

Falcon News Network interviewed State Superintendent Michael Rice about mental health needs.

Cultural fair: Students share countries, culture

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

TEAM 21 students learn about the cultures of about a dozen different countries represented in the middle school community.

Same family, different major goals

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

Twins Christian and Xander both have big plans for the future, yet you won’t find them working together. We recently spoke with the pair about their (very individual) dreams and how their school is helping them get there.

Summer internship leads to national news segment

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood senior Nuha Hussein discovered two key things during her summer internship: the impacts of climate change on a tiny island and her love for journalism.

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High-schoolers share thoughts on school safety, engagement & more

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Poet pens work celebrating school library’s achievement

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