Sparta

Middle-schoolers research, present business showcase

Kenowa Hills

Business, college and K-12 leaders come together to boost student literacy

Grandville

Civil rights activist visits high school

Lowell

More meals, more options make for busy days for this lunch crew

Lowell High School has seen a 50% spike in students getting school lunch in the past two years, and the lunch crew is prepping, stirring, cooking, stocking and stepping up to the challenge.

Godwin Heights

Level playing field offers connection for students of all abilities

A new program brings students together through sports to make connections and friendships.

SNN Video Features

Lowell

Into the wild: young adventurers test survival skills

Lowell fifth-graders use resources in nature as they learn about survival at the Wittenbach Wege Agriscience & Environmental Education Center.

Rockford

The zoo comes to you

Northview

Fourth-grade Choristers come together in song

Kent ISD

Concert empowers students to move to the music

Kelloggsville

Horses help students break through barriers, build confidence

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

Plenty to do for spring break in West Michigan

Education Everywhere School News Network

From an author visit to an illuminated trail of lanterns, families staying in town during break have lots of options to choose from.

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Museum offers themed days for spring break

Education Everywhere School News Network

Families taking a “staycation” can visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum for special theme days, including paleontology, baseball and LEGO, through April 13.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

Growth continues in free-to-all preschool program

The Great Start Readiness Program continues to add classrooms in anticipation of future growth.

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Student journalists look at what’s next for tech in West Michigan

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