Kentwood

Kentwood alum is Grammy-nominated drummer

Kenowa Hills

A year on, music suite still has that new-wing feel

All Districts

Podcast: Schools hearing concerns from families over federal deportation plans

Cedar Springs

‘It feels magical’: Student talks passion for film

This Cedar Springs senior has set his sights on a career in filmmaking.

Northview

Many hands put fine motor skills to work

DK and kindergarten teachers at West Oakview recently received new sets of fine motor tubs, full of sticky cubes, felt shapes and other hands-on manipulatives, thanks to a grant from the Northview Education Foundation.

SNN Video Features

Northview

Fourth-grade Choristers come together in song

We visited North Oakview Elementary School to see the Choristers vocal ensemble in action and discover how much work it takes to put a piece together.

Kent ISD

Concert empowers students to move to the music

Kelloggsville

Horses help students break through barriers, build confidence

Rockford

Preparing a plan for fire safety

Cedar Springs

Live from the gridiron: students document football team

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

Future astronauts invited to explore space science at GR Public Museum

Education Everywhere School News Network

Grades K-4 can learn about the life of Roger B. Chaffee, Grand Rapids astronaut, on Feb. 14 and 15.

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Art & poetry contest for students to share how words can fuel hate

Education Everywhere School News Network

Entries are due March 9 for the contest that honors the late Henry Pestka, a Holocaust survivor who settled in Grand Rapids.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

What’s in store for federal education dollars?

A campaign promise of the president-elect is to end the U.S. Department of Education. Area education leaders say it’s unlikely, but they are anticipating changes.

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She can’t wait to hear what her students are excited about today

Kelloggsville

Crochet Club a hit with elementary stitchers

Kent City

Community-school worker: Immigrant students, families apprehensive about Trump deportation plans

All Districts

For these two student leaders, it’s all about promoting cultural awareness

Forest Hills

News BRIEFS

District offers free workshop addressing worry & anxiety

Rockford

Learn more about mentoring at district lunch & learn

Northview

Future astronauts invited to explore space science at GR Public Museum

Education Everywhere

District adds junior kindergarten; community meeting set

Forest Hills

Sparta welcomes new interim elementary principal

Sparta

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Forest Hills

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The team’s goal is to get to know every student, so SNN is turning the tables so the community can get to know the new members, with one veteran joining in.

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Godwin Heights

High-schoolers share thoughts on school safety, engagement & more

Godwin Heights sophomores interview peers about mental health, school safety, engagement and belonging.

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