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Let’s meet up: twice-weekly gatherings build connections

Kenowa Hills Brett Atwood

Food, fun and community are the key components of the Kent School Services Network’s summer get-togethers in Alpine Meadows neighborhood.

Too good to be true? Learning the tips and tricks to bust scams

Rockford Brett Atwood

Middle school students recently got a lesson in protecting themselves from scammers from the Better Business Bureau.

Library learning includes space, the eclipse and all things astronomical

Video Features Brett Atwood

The Grand Rapids Public Library marked the recent solar eclipse with a family learning event featuring comet-building, an interactive planetarium and a visit from the Air Zoo.

‘The journey’s not over’: High-schoolers showcase Black history

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood presented Black history through student-created artistic performances.

Tuning, tempo and treble clef: Teen musicians leading the way for younger counterparts

State of the Arts Brett Atwood

Caledonia High School’s orchestra leadership team is helping Duncan Lake Middle Schoolers get prepared and excited to continue playing string instruments.

Career makers at work

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students are learning skills and trades preparing them for the workforce and future careers through Kelloggsville’s school-to-work program

All hands on deck for this holiday celebration

Kent ISD Brett Atwood

Lincoln Developmental Center transforms into a winter wonderland when students and staff members deck the halls.

Taking the ‘American Dream’ to court

Forest Hills Brett Atwood

Forest Hill Northern students get hands-on with a mock trial over the American Dream.

Sharing their voices

All Districts Brett Atwood

Students from several Kent County High Schools shared their thoughts on education and their plans for college and careers during the second annual Listen. Learn. Lead. State of the Student event.

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In the marching band Grand Prix, this pit crew is tops

Northview Brett Atwood

A group of volunteers has been striking up a proverbial symphony of dedication for decades.

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Strings at Stocking strikes a chord

Grand Rapids Brett Atwood

Students at Stocking spent time learning and performing on string instruments thanks to St. Cecilia Music Center...

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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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An artistic extravaganza

Video Features Brett Atwood

Wyoming Public Schools Festival of Arts celebrated all things art, created and performed, district-wide...

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Hospitality at the hospital

Kent ISD Brett Atwood

Kent Career Technical Center advanced culinary students are completing three five-week internship experiences at the hospital, where they are working with patient services, in the cafe and in catering...

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Inspired by STEM

Kentwood Brett Atwood

Making hydro-gels? Learning Math Magic? Touring a college? There are countless learning opportunities and career pathways in STEM, and fifth-graders from Bowen, Townline and Southwood Elementary schools experienced them in a hands-on way by working with experts at Davenport University...

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Video Features Brett Atwood

From auto repair to Sally Ride to folding laundry, Wealthy Elementary’s second-graders are experts on all sorts of topics...

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