From disengaged student to heavy construction, career path ‘just clicked’
She was once unsure of her future and just looking to graduate high school. But Megan Jaglowski found her path through the Kent Career Tech Center.
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It takes a community to send students back to school with confidence
A long-standing partnership between Kent School Services Network and Heart of West Michigan United Way helps to get new school supplies in the hands of students and teachers who need it most.
Starting a new school year on the right foot, in the right shoes
Grand Rapids nonprofit In The Image celebrated the 30th anniversary of its SHOES program by fitting more than 4,000 students with new back-to-school shoes.
Longtime EL instructor named director of multilingual programming
How can schools empower English-language learners? Teach them to use their voice, says the new director of multilingual programming.
Poetry an outlet for ‘righteous anger,’ says award-winning writer
Junior Shay Taliana uses her voice and poetry to speak out about issues surrounding immigrants in America.
Musical theater camp sets the stage for show-stopping fun
Young performers shine as they learn the ins and outs of musical theater.
Work is underway on bond-funded high school transformation project
Work has begun on the transformation of East Grand Rapids High School.
Young filmmakers capture the story and legacy of West Michigan nonprofit leaders
High school students and budding creatives collaborated with local film industry professionals to produce a documentary highlighting nonprofit leaders.
They have a seat at the table — and a say on the school board
Student representatives for the Kelloggsville Board of Education share their perspectives, learn the decision-making process and help bring student concerns to district leaders.
District leaders: state changes to school funding will help meet needs for all students
Local education leaders are lauding two big changes in the state education budget.