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Fred Reusch: Teacher, Tutor, ‘Coolest Man Ever’

Reading & Writing with Rademacher Tom Rademacher
The story you're about to read is about a high school math instructor, written by someone who can barely add single digits. But in the...

Students Speak Out About Mental Health

Grandville Charles Honey
For students battling anxiety and depression, sometimes the greatest stress comes from seeking success. In today’s culture of high-stakes testing, high-cost college and all-everything excellence,...

Trotting the Globe One Classroom at a Time

Rockford Charles Honey
It was only one day, but these kids traveled all over the world. They went to Russia, South Africa, Lithuania and Denmark, sampling their foods,...

Roguewood Runners Raise Funds and Win Pumpkins

Rockford Student Showcase School News Network
Editor’s note: A 5K “Pumpkin Run” recently was held at Rockford’s Roguewood Elementary to raise money for the parent-teacher organization. Roguewood fifth-graders Reagan Zainea,...

Mom Is ‘Determined to Do It’

Rockford Charles Honey
When Danielle Warner-Cavasos gets an A on a test, she puts it right where her children will see it: on the fridge. That's how much...

Showing Respect for Community’s Veterans

Forest Hills Charles Honey
School districts across Kent ISD marked Veterans Day in ways big and small on Wednesday. Here’s a sample of how a few schools honored...

See Something Wrong? Tell Someone with OK2SAY

Rockford Charles Honey
Tatum Kleis is glad to know that if she sees someone being bullied, there’s a number to call. “It makes me feel safer,” the North...

Putting Their All into Analyzing Art

Rockford Charles Honey
Fourth-graders from Lakes Elementary School in Rockford used ArtPrize as a way to analyze art as well as brush up on academics. They were...

New Rockford Head Loves Students, Sports and Laughter

Rockford Charles Honey
Name: Mike Westgate School: Cannonsburg Elementary, Rockford Public Schools What are your first priorities as principal? To build relationships with staff, students and the families of...

Shibler: Stronger Security System is ‘the Right Thing to Do’

Rockford Charles Honey
If you come to a Rockford Public School with bad intent – or carrying a gun – staff won't let you in. Superintendent Michael Shibler...

Hey Teacher, How Did You Spend Your Summer Vacation?

Forest Hills School News Network
As choir teachers passionate about music, Jed and Mandy Scott found themselves in Nirvana this summer by studying under renowned choral composer Alice Parker. The...

Learning Center Helps Students Keep School Skills Fresh over Summer

Rockford Charles Honey
Nora Yarrington held Cheyenne on her lap, as the 5-year-old slowly traced over the number zero with her finger on a tablet computer. “For her...

Mischievous Monkeys Aside, Costa Rica Trip Enriches Students’ Spanish Skills

Rockford Charles Honey
A monkey stole Evan Hoyle’s juice box and leafcutter ants bit Melanie McBain’s feet. Other than that, Costa Rica was wonderful. So say the North...

Big-Name Musicians Will Teach, Perform, Thanks to $25,000 Grant

Rockford Charles Honey
World-class musicians will work with Rockford High School student musicians -- and give public performances -- under a $25,000 grant awarded by the Rockford...

Filling Empty Bowls with Care

Rockford Charles Honey
“Ta-da!” It’s Ella Leslie speaking, as she proudly shows her painted bowl to a visitor at Crestwood Elementary School. “That’s the sunset, that’s a bunny,”...

Student TV Broadcasters Take Top Honors in Michigan

Rockford Student Showcase Charles Honey
An impressive mix of news stories, current events features and public service recently earned the Rockford High School video production program top honors from...
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