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A window into two graduations!

Multi Districts Brett Atwood

Whether you're a high school student heading off to college or career, or a preschooler taking that next step toward kindergarten, graduation is a big deal...

Students bond with seniors by writing their stories

Rockford Charles Honey

Fifth-graders paired up with seniors to interview and write biographies of them, forming friendships and finding connections in learning about their lives...

Young actor headed to Big Apple stage

Rockford Charles Honey

Eric Liu qualified for a national musical theater competition by being named Best Leading Actor in the state of Michigan at the Sutton Foster Ovation Awards at the Wharton Center in East Lansing...

Bond requests pass in Rockford, Lowell; maintenance levy fails in Sparta

All Districts Erin Albanese

Six districts passed requests, ranging from non-homestead millages to major bond proposals for new and revamped buildings...

She starts small but thinks big: ‘I want girls to change the world’

Rockford Charles Honey

Rockford senior Jillian Snyman is passionate about her commitment to women’s rights, combating sexual abuse and violence, and electing strong Democratic leaders...

Lakes students go green: ‘It’s just the right thing to do’

Rockford Charles Honey

Lakes Elementary was recently named an Emerald School by Michigan Green Schools, a nonprofit supporting Earth-friendly activism among state public and private schools...

Local students recognized nationally for innovative artworks

State of the Arts Charles Honey

Three students from Kent ISD high schools were awarded Gold Medals for their art entries in the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards...

Ballot proposal will ask for more funds at lower tax rate

Rockford Charles Honey

School officials will separately request a $174 million bond issue and an $11 million sinking fund on the May 7 election ballot...

All aboard the Energy Bus for positive thinking, better grades

Rockford Charles Honey

At Crestwood Elementary, following the positive-thinking principles of the Energy Bus helps students aim higher and treat each other respectfully...

Schools work to minimize impact of #polarvortex2019 on district calendars, classrooms

All Districts Charles Honey

As classes resume this week, principals and teachers are scrambling to make up for lost instruction time, as superintendents prepare to ask the state to ease rules on how many snow days they’re permitted...

How best to get the jump on college? Students give the lowdown

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

These days, students have multiple ways to get credit for college courses – and save college tuition – while still in high school. We asked a few from East Kentwood and Rockford high schools which options they chose, and why...

AP or early college? What’s a student to do?

Multi Districts Charles Honey

For college-bound students hoping to earn credits early and save on tuition, choosing the right kinds of courses for their particular programs can make a big difference...

From Rockford to Florida, with love: 4,000 books

Rockford Charles Honey

What started as an informal conversation between friends ended up with students from Meadow Ridge Elementary sending some 4,000 books to 850 students at a Florida school...

Catch a falling star & put it in your heart

Rockford Charles Honey

In a visit to Valley View Elementary School, Patricia Polacco, the award-winning author of over 100 children’s books, told students a true story about wishing on a falling star -- or wishing for a better world...

Rehearsing for the worst: ‘The objective is to save lives’

Rockford Charles Honey

Sad but necessary: That’s the common view of the lockdown drills that are part of normal school life for today’s students. School News Network was allowed to witness one such drill at the Rockford Freshman Center...

Students celebrate Thanksgiving with a smart mouse and other literary characters

Rockford Charles Honey

Students followed their book reports with a reader’s theater presentation about Thanksgiving under the direction of teacher Rachel Devereaux. They then joined students from Jill Gumbs’ and Kimberly Fink’s classes for a parade through the halls...

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Students reflect on benefits of yoga, family game time

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Educator focuses on cultivating passions

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Real-world scenarios meet STEM fun

ArtPrize exhibit honors veterans & their stories

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Summer internship leads to national news segment

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Students reflect on benefits of yoga, family game time

Motor City Nostalgia Takes ‘Best of Show’

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