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State of the Student tackles four big topics

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Area students were center stage at the annual “Listen. Learn. Lead.” event to share their thoughts about mental health, school safety, engagement and belonging.

Partnership with Black-founded nonprofit brings dedicated learning space

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The newly renovated classrooms at Innovation Central High School were unveiled to staff and students at the STEM Greenhouse 10th anniversary open house, to celebrate the new collaborative partnership between STEM Greenhouse and Grand Rapids Public Schools.

High-schoolers talk mental health with education leaders, legislators

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

What can schools do to support student mental health and make connections? Students shared their thoughts on how and why it’s so important to them.

Hospitality & tourism academy prepares students for ‘life beyond the classroom’

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

Ottawa Hills is celebrating the return of its Academy of Hospitality & Tourism.

School marks 100th year

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Harrison Park Academy recently celebrated 100 years of staff, students, learning and community.

Teacher develops keycard hall pass system

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

An electronic system for logging trips out of the classroom is jumpstarting students’ interest in technology.

No cell phones in class? It’s a good thing, student and principal say

Podcasts School News Network

Five years after Forest Hills adopted a policy severely restricting cell-phone use during the school day, we talk to a student and principal about how that’s working out.

School groups learn about Anishinaabe history, customs from Michigan tribes

Education Everywhere Erin Albanese

Student groups met with tribe members during Anishinaabe Culture Day at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Lesson No. 1: how to be an informed voter

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Kent County students and educators give their thoughts on civic duty, voter responsibility, information overload and the magnitude of the presidential election.

GRPS teacher initiative builds its own educator pipeline

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The new Grand Rapids Community Teachers Initiative, a partnership between Michigan State University and Grand Rapids Public Schools, has launched 15 students on the path to become teachers.

Road trip highlights schools as community hubs

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Kent School Services Network coordinators shared work they are doing at four schools, providing visitors from across the state a glimpse of how they meet diverse needs.