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‘There is something about inclusion’

Sparta Janice Holst

This teacher has made it her mission to help students with mild impairments find their way in school and beyond...

Early Childhood Center ready to open in Sparta

Sparta Janice Holst

The new Sparta Early Childhood Center is ready for occupancy and expected to house summer programming for the district...

Jumping to make a difference

Sparta Janice Holst

Young Spartans raised a district-record amount of money for the American Heart Association during this year’s Kid’s Heart Challenge...

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Storytime for seniors? They’re all ears

Sparta Janice Holst

March is Reading month hits the high school...

Kindness builds their community — online and in person

Sparta Janice Holst

Digital bulletin board shares touching acts of kindness, helps remind virtual students they are part of a community...

Former, current students unwrap history found in time capsule

Sparta Janice Holst

Anyone remember ditto paper? Single-pane windows? Class songs?

Creating critical thinkers

Sparta Janice Holst

Students know it’s STEM day when they see Mrs. Barber wheeling her wagon full of mysterious objects down the hallways...

Right time to return to school

Sparta Janice Holst

After a semester of virtual education, offered by the Sparta district in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many district families have moved their children back into the classroom...

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Good behavior encouraged at home

School 2.0 Janice Holst

For students learning from home, positive behavior rewards are still possible...

Discovery of 1959 time capsule makes local history tangible

Sparta Janice Holst

Ever wonder what high school students were thinking about 60 years ago? Soon, today’s students and the rest of us will find some clues...

Mental health checks and career exploration find virtual home in school districts

Multi Districts Janice Holst

A tool students can use with their phones is opening doors to careers -- many of them local -- and giving administrators a read on emotional wellness...

Visual performing arts elective lets students explore broadcasting

Sparta Janice Holst

The daily newscast includes in- and out-of-school topics...

‘This time it is continued learning’

Sparta Janice Holst

One school’s switch from in-person to virtual education last week was nearly seamless, especially when compared with the forced school closure in March...

‘Even though it is extra work, I don’t mind the changes’

Sparta Janice Holst

Teachers of specialty subjects — art, music and physical education — share their experiences after the pandemic prompts changes to class procedures...

Homecoming, modified

School 2.0 Janice Holst

The coronavirus pandemic has forced school districts to make changes to the ways they celebrate some annual traditions...

Restoring the land, one tree at a time

Sparta Janice Holst

Appleview Elementary students and other community volunteers are helping bring back native plants to a section of land around their school, thanks to local grants and the efforts of a retired teacher...

She helps students develop language, read, write & grow

Not just a volunteer, but ‘a piece of the library’

He is demonstrating how important English is in business

New ‘fami-LEE’ leader fueled by coffee and community

Simulated crime ties science, critical thinking & data analysis

Opportunities abound at first in-house career fair

Partnership with Black-founded nonprofit brings dedicated learning space

Levitating cars? Anything’s possible in STEM Academy

Learning life skills ‘where life happens’

State of the Student tackles four big topics

High-schoolers talk mental health with education leaders, legislators

Student news crew interviews state superintendent

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