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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.

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.

What do you want to learn? Zinser students weigh in

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

On their first day of school, Zinser Elementary students share what they’re most excited to learn in the new school year.

These middle-schoolers strive to be strong readers

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Some Godwin Heights middle school students share their academic goals for the upcoming year

Middle-schoolers tell what they’re excited to learn about this year

Sparta Riley Kelley

Sparta students share their educational aspirations for the 2024-25 academic year.

Counselor offers ‘next-level listening skills’ and a punching bag

Caledonia Alexis Stark

West Michigan Counselor of the Year Hilaski serves as a fierce advocate for her students at Caledonia High School.

‘Red Hawk Rivals’ episode 4: Percussion

Cedar Springs School News Network

Cedar Springs Superintendent Scott Smith learns the basics of percussion in this episode of the “Red Hawk Rivals” podcast.

Students learn today — and also lead today

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

“Learn today, lead tomorrow” is a common slogan for schools and youth programs. But students now are also leading today, in meaningful, productive ways.

What do teachers think of AI in school?

Kentwood School News Network

East Kentwood’s Falcon News Network crew interviewed teachers about ChatGPT in the classroom.

Dune ride caps learning for English language biology students

Wyoming Erin Albanese

To best serve Wyoming High School’s large EL population, newcomer students are learning biology and English at the same time.

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