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Blessed by Brookelyn supports GRPS elementary school athletics

Grand Rapids Phil de Haan

When Tonya Elias lost her daughter in a tragic accident five years ago, she decided to start a nonprofit in Brookelyn’s name, using the life insurance money received after her death...

Blog competition leads to tall tales, descriptive writing

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Each Friday teacher Todd Jongekrijg gives his fourth graders a topic for a weekly blog competition. They publish their blogs and comment on each other’s for points...

Remembering their sacrifice

Multi Districts Cris Greer

With cards, visits, songs and poems, students took time on Veterans Day to honor those who have served...

‘It feels important’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Another benefit has been increased parental involvement. After parents watched the Tiger Talk segment about reading night, attendance doubled over last year’s event...

Learning under the trees

Forest Hills Phil de Haan

Local teachers who are mentoring the next generation of environmental stewards are benefiting from Groundswell's monthly programming...

Turning the page toward equity

Kentwood Erin Albanese

An effort to increase diversity in books in the district has resulted in an allocation of $1,500 per teacher for new titles, and a continued priority to keep shelves stocked and current...

School, city and college partner on public works class

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Students will earn certifications and hands-on experience in the field. Those who complete the program are guaranteed a job interview...

This musician’s swan song is sure to be just his start

Meet the Future Erin Albanese

After embracing cello instruction, East Kentwood High School senior passes huge music milestones, looks ahead to college...

Self-reflection = strong connections

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Kentwood teachers are taking an established relationship-building model a step further, with a new phase of training that involves self-reflection...

Governor talks grit with second-graders, budget with media

Issues in Education Erin Albanese

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited second-graders at Meadowlawn Elementary to talk about what it’s like to have her job. She also weighed in on state issues with the media...

Upping the equity quotient in math

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Leading Educators involves about 50 educators in Godwin Heights, Wyoming, Godfrey-Lee, Kentwood and Grand Rapids Public Schools who have signed on for a two-year commitment...

‘Read. It’s really that simple’

Kentwood Erin Albanese

District-wide, more than 400 Pinewood, Valleywood and Crestwood middle school students went summer-book shopping to end the school year, each choosing three free books to read while school’s out...

Innovation brought to life

Kentwood Cris Greer

Students in Kentwood’s’ gifted and talented program presented long-term projects on innovation at Discovery Elementary -- everything from drones and phones to light bulbs and 3-D printing...

Middle-school girls creating 3D hand for child

Kentwood Erin Albanese

Last fall, students raised money to purchase a 3D printer, which uses Blender software. Since then, they have learned to design orthopedic hands and completed two prototypes...

Multi-talented Falcon senior shines on and off the field

Kentwood Cris Greer

East Kentwood baseball and football standout Kyle Dent not only makes waves on the field, but also isn’t so shabby in the classroom...

Adults, students hold discourse on challenges facing teens

All Districts Erin Albanese

Kent County adults who work with youth in various fields joined several high school students in addressing that question during Wedgwood Christian Services’ recent State of the Child event ...

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