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New principal is all about hard work, kindness & curiosity
The new middle-school principal lives by a set of values that keep him grounded and focused as a leader.
‘A flashpoint for everything’: Teaching 9/11, 25 years later
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terror attacks, teachers are tasked with teaching modern American history to a generation of students born post-9/11.
New principal pair excited to continue partnership
These administrators have previously worked together at two other districts, and they’re excited to make Cedar Springs the third.
76 classmates, 62 years of memories
Members of the Class of 1964 recently reunited to celebrate milestone birthdays and share memories of their school days.
He roots his leadership style in gratitude and joy
Get to know Northview’s new deputy superintendent, a “lifelong Wildcat” whose connection to the district goes much deeper than simply being a grad or educator.
New policy brings consistency to 6-12 grading
What does a grade really mean? Kentwood Public Schools is making sure the answer is clear.
Her goal: to ensure Mill Creek students & staff feel ‘seen, heard and valued’
This fall, Cassie Bryant started the school year at Mill Creek Middle School as the building’s new principal.
He’s come full circle to the school he once attended
Byron Center born and raised, Brett VanDeRoer returned to the district this year as West Middle School’s new assistant principal.
Teen uses 3D-printing business to help others
Brady Ashcroft puts his 3D-printing skills to work, creating products for customers while using his business to support causes in his community and beyond.
From football coach to principal, he wants to ‘help them become better’
Oakestown Intermediate School’s new assistant principal is ready to coach Grandville’s fifth- and sixth-graders through all the highs and lows that come with the intermediate years.
Marching band camp 101: Long days, beautiful noise
“A lot of people don’t realize how physical (marching band) is.” Discover all the work that happens at marching band camp to put together a full show.
Summer NASA program has this educator ‘jazzed about space’
A professional development opportunity at NASA equipped this teacher with the tools to get her students invested in STEM.