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Join our rotating cast of journalists, school leaders, teachers and students to explore what's happening in school districts across Kent County, Michigan and beyond. We dive into the issues, challenges and changes related to public education today, and highlight the fabulous teachers and brilliant, creative students who make our schools such exciting places to learn.
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School resource officers vow to provide students ‘a safe place’
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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WHS & WMU graduate’s mission: to be a voice for refugees
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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How one teacher helps students beat national reading averages
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Teen musicians find passion, community in the ABC Orchestra
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Couple shares ‘a calling’ to make a difference for students in urban schools
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Helping Ellie learn: ‘I want her to be a part of everything, just as she is’
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Teaching for Tomorrow: A Michigan Collaborative's Answer to the Teacher Shortage
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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State and federal funding ‘mess’ complicates return to school for local districts
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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After first year in the classroom, new teacher loves her job: ‘I feel like I could just keep going’
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Multiracial Black Student Alliance celebrates ‘spreading culture and diversity’
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May 22, 2025 |
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Young brains, big potential: From birth onward, special-ed services can make a lifetime of difference
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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What would closing U.S. Dept. of Education mean for special education in Kent County?
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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A career in auto repair? For some students, it starts in high school
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Community-school worker: immigrant students and families apprehensive about Trump deportation plans
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Touched by gun violence tragedies, social worker educates families to safely store their guns
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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No cell phones in class? It’s a good thing, this student and principal say
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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First-year teacher wants students to know ‘you can have fun while learning’
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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What it means to be a ‘Grad with Grit’
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Superintendent and teacher talk about a decade of challenges and rewards
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May 28, 2024 |
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Counselor who overcame challenges clicks with middle schoolers
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Advocating for people with disabilities with Lowell High School junior Ezequiel “Q” Gonzalez
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Why teaching truth in history matters, with History Teacher of the Year Matt Vriesman
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Welcome to Study Hall, a podcast about education magic
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Jan 08, 2024 |