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To be or not to be, or to just be all the things

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

This fifth-grader has a whole host of dreams for his future, and while he doesn’t know what direction life will take him, he’s excited for it all.

New adaptive classes help bridge differences

Sparta Riley Kelley

Students thrive, lead and learn in new, inclusive courses at Sparta Middle School.

Chosen and challenged: How books become a library

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

A library’s collection comes to be through selection and recommendation — and curation by experts.

High School students share diversity lessons with elementary peers

Lowell Alexis Stark

Students at Cherry Creek Elementary have learned about Martin Luther King Jr., Hanukkah and Native Americans from high-school students Diversity Council members.

In their own words: Students discuss smoking, trampolines

Grandville School News Network

Two fifth-graders share their persuasive essays with School News Network.

District invests in web of support for students’ health, well-being

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Nurses, health aides, social-emotional learning coaches and community partners are working together to meet students’ needs.

Connecting cultures through holiday traditions

Kentwood Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Southwood students ‘fly’ to different countries using Google Maps to explore different cultures and holiday traditions.

All hands on deck for this holiday celebration

Kent ISD Brett Atwood

Lincoln Developmental Center transforms into a winter wonderland when students and staff members deck the halls.

Student journalists weigh in on book challenges

Northview School News Network

Northview High School student journalism staff offer their thoughts about the books being challenged in their district, and book challenges in general.

Students spruce up greenhouse, make home for houseplants

Lowell Erin Albanese

Lowell High School students are cultivating a space where staff members’ plants can thrive.

‘What is your dream?’ Students interview one another

Kentwood Erin Albanese

What do students say when they interview one another about their dreams? The darndest things. Check out these responses.

‘Creating a feeling of compassion & care’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills continues efforts to support mental health for students of all ages, featuring a therapy dog who is such a good listener. Yes he is!

Testing, testing! How educators use assessments to help students learn

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

The word “test” can activate anxiety in students — and in teachers too. In the confusing world of testing, a growth mindset goes a long way to helping students and teachers see assessment more as “for” learning and less as “of” learning.

Students & grandpas connect through cards, hugs, common languages

Kentwood Erin Albanese

“Refugee grandpas” are working directly with refugee students at Glenwood Elementary School, filling gaps in language and culture, and adding a sense of family.

Let’s play! And learn while we’re playing

How Schools Work Carol Lautenbach

Does the start of school mean the end of play? No! Step into a few classrooms to see how play is a part of learning and learn more about how to support your child’s playful learning in and out of school.

Schools see success in statewide push for phonics-based approach to reading

The Road to Reading Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After one year of using LETRS, Grand Rapids’ Sibley Elementary School saw its reading scores go up.

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Her career path was laid in first grade

She helps students develop language, read, write & grow

Not just a volunteer, but ‘a piece of the library’

He is demonstrating how important English is in business

Mobile Farm Science Lab ‘udder-ly’ engaging

Partnership pairs high-schoolers with scientists for real-world research

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