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‘Red Hawk Rivals’ episode 3: Art with first-graders

Cedar Springs School News Network
Superintendent Scott Smith uses art to engage with first-graders.

Peer listeners, other mental health supports, key to school safety

Caledonia Riley Kelley
Districts’ ever-expanding approach to student mental health includes peer groups, counseling services, added curriculum and more.

Her dream: to sing on Broadway 

Byron Center Alexis Stark
Byron Center High School senior Alyssa Sherman dreams of singing on Broadway and, eventually, on the stage of her own theater.

High-schoolers share experience in AP African American Studies with State Board of Education

Kentwood Erin Albanese
East Kentwood students shared their thoughts on AP African American Studies, a course that caught national attention, with the State Board of Education.

Red Hawk Rivals episode 2: ‘Cornhole’

Cedar Springs School News Network
In this episode of Red Hawk Rivals, Superintendent Scott Smith learns a thing or two about the game of cornhole from sophomore Blake Falan. 

High school journalists provide behind-the-scenes look at news production

Kentwood School News Network
The East Kentwood High School Falcon News Network crew is busy covering news in their school. SNN is sharing their work as part of a new partnership.

Basketball team unites students, promotes inclusion

Wyoming Erin Albanese
From hyping each other up, to teaching and learning skills to cheering on teammates, Unified Sports is all about coming together.

‘You can do anything and everything’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
This Godfrey Lee High School senior plans a future as a mechanical engineer.

His heart is in the health care field

Grand Rapids Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
It was people in the healthcare field who noticed his caring nature and encouraged Union High junior Josaiah Robertson to consider pursuing healthcare as a career.

Diving into social-emotional learning

All Districts Carol Lautenbach
Social-emotional learning helps students better understand themselves and others so they can solve problems in productive ways.

‘The journey’s not over’: High-schoolers showcase Black history 

Kentwood Erin Albanese
East Kentwood presented Black history through student-created artistic performances.

Art contest celebrates kindness, compassion and community

Lowell Erin Albanese
Five Lowell High School students were honored for connecting art to kindness.

Parade of Nations is celebration of diversity

Kentwood Erin Albanese
Waving flags, colorful dress and tasty food made for a vibrant celebration of culture at Townline Elementary.

Special education: fulfilling the promise of education for all

All Districts Carol Lautenbach
As a child learns and grows, special education support evolves and changes as well. We spoke with a local educator to learn more about those supports and how parents can best advocate for their child.

Connection via Mario Kart? New podcast pairs superintendent with students

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley
Superintendent Scott Smith is engaging with students on their terms as part of a new podcast at Cedar Springs.

Goal: Bilingual by middle school

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark
In its first year at the Early Childhood Center, the dual language immersion program is preparing kindergartners for life-long learning in Spanish and English. 
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