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Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’

Podcasts Charles Honey

Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.

Student-designed banners will get you where you need to go

Rockford Riley Kelley

These seniors' designs were selected by the city to help guide guests through downtown Rockford.

Helping students see what’s possible through arts careers

Kent ISD Riley Kelley

From comics and graphic design to video game production, art educators talked about the various career opportunities their skilled students have before them.

Rockford senior turns love of outdoors into state FFA title

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Adison Sturm advances to the FFA National Convention with a project rooted in outdoor work and environmental care.

How sweet it is: Sugar shack presents endless opportunities

Rockford Riley Kelley

From tapping trees to processing sap, students are doing it all at Edgerton Trails’ sugar shack.

Upcoming webinar: how to keep kids safe on social media

Rockford Riley Kelley

The Rockford Education Foundation is hosting a free virtual workshop for parents and guardians about social media safety.

Kent County teen service group seeks applications

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wedgwood Christian Services’ TeenCHARGE is accepting applications through June 5 for its teen leadership and service program.

WHS & WMU graduate’s mission: to be a voice for refugees

Podcasts Charles Honey

For Mehran Najafi, coming to the U.S. as a refugee from Afghanistan was “like winning a lottery ticket.” Now he wants to help other refugees win tickets too.

‘Master of all the schools’ gets back in the classroom

Rockford Riley Kelley

Superintendent Steve Matthews is spending a day a month subbing for a different teacher in the district, getting face-to-face time with students and giving teachers a free day off.

‘It just kind of sprouted’: Project brings new life to greenhouse

Rockford Riley Kelley

The once-neglected greenhouse at Rockford High School has been revitalized thanks to students and volunteers.

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

All Districts Riley Kelley

The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

Ensuring smooth reunifications after emergency events

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County.