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‘Let’s bring them in!’

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Patrick DeVoest got a real taste of teaching in Lowell classrooms, thanks to Cherry Creek Principal Craig Veldman and teacher Peter Lang...

History: complicated, norms: fluid, empathy: paramount

Lowell Erin Albanese

Some Lowell Middle students are learning about culture throughout history and how it’s impacted society today...

Students tackle youth mental health crisis with peers

Youth Mental Health Allison Poosawtsee

As Michigan schools strategize to provide mental health support for students, these high schoolers are taking action on their own...

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Strumming my six string (made in fourth hour)

Lowell Brett Atwood

Students design, build and play guitars in this unique class...

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A walk down memory lane & toward the future

Lowell Erin Albanese

Members of the Lowell High School Class of 2023 celebrated graduation with their former teachers while walking the halls of Alto Elementary, where they attended...

Amid youth mental health crisis, districts invest in new programs

Youth Mental Health Allison Poosawtsee

Youth are in crisis when it comes to mental health. What are Kent County schools doing to address the concerns that students bring into the classroom?

Curator, gardener, defender of the freedom to read

Lowell Erin Albanese

Christine Beachler has overseen the district’s media centers for 22 years...

After struggling to focus, senior now sees infinite possibilities

Lowell Erin Albanese

After struggling in school and falling behind in credits, Damian Torres found the support he needed at Unity High...

Student leader demonstrates ‘service above self’

Lowell Erin Albanese

Lowell High School senior Leah Davisdon has made service a part of her education as the organizer and volunteer recruiter for school and community events...

First taste of career exploration: hydroponically delicious

Lowell Meghan Gracy

Inside a greenhouse at Lowell Area Schools’ Wittenbach Center, senior David Johnston has started a produce business, Céva Farm, using knowledge from agriculture and biology classes...

New state funding to add second school resource officer

Lowell Meghan Gracy

Lowell Area Schools already has one school resource officer, but state funding will support a second position to focus on the middle school starting in the 2023–2024 school year...

How did a world-famous van Gogh get into fifth grade?

Lowell Meghan Gracy

Murray Lake Elementary students study van Gogh’s “The Bedroom” through a 3D replica from the Heart for Art program...

This third-grader’s writing is tops with readers

Lowell Morgan Jarema

An Alto Elementary student will become a published writer, thanks to Kent District Library’s annual short story contest...

Theater students find community through ‘Matilda’ musical

Lowell Meghan Gracy

While the story of Matilda showcases a dysfunctional family, the Lowell High School cast performing the musical has found kinship through their production...

Love and positivity, multiplied

Lowell Erin Albanese

Two Valentines per algebra student grew to 1,400 schoolwide, and created an unforgettable math lesson...

Students present artistic twist on being nice

Lowell Erin Albanese

Students display art to share messages of kindness, community and compassion...

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Kent County Cup winner finds new career focus through esports

Student broadcaster pushes for positive coverage in advisory role

Retired teachers return as mentors

Second- & third-graders learn how things work by doing

Marshmallows & math make for a sweet multiplication lesson

Senior makes artistic mark on snowplow

Initiative aims to double enrollment in career & technical education by 2030

Student journalists look at what’s next for tech in West Michigan

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