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Student Voices

This series provides a platform for the voices of students — their views on issues, their dreams and aspirations, and their own media reports from school publications, broadcast studios and video productions.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

‘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.
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