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Cedar Springs Middle School eighth grader creates peer-to-peer tutoring program
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (363+ words) CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich. " An eighth-grade student at Cedar Springs Middle School has created a peer-to-peer tutoring program that's helping sixth graders adjust to middle school life. Bralynn Chapman started the tutoring program at the beginning of the school year, where…...
Excellence in Education: Jennifer Farmer
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (149+ words) Jennifer Farmer is being recognized for her Excellence in Education. Brenda Hall, Jennifer's nominator, says, "Jennifer's made a big impact on me and in my position as office manager and paraprofessional" Jennifer has been an educator for 25 years and just…...
Kent District Library's Legendary Readers program encourages young readers
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (179+ words) Kent District Library's Legendary Readers program encourages young readers'FOX 17 West Michigan News All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17.The Kent District Library hosts a variety of reading challenges throughout the…...
Rockford Public Schools surveys community after bond defeat
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (344+ words) ROCKFORD, Mich. " Rockford Public Schools is seeking community input through a survey following the defeat of a $230 million bond proposal last November. The district launched the survey to understand why voters rejected the funding measure and determine what the community…...
FHN parent raises questions about senior final exam exemption policy
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (697+ words) FOREST HILLS, Mich. " A January 9 email to Forest Hills Northern families about senior final exam exemptions sparked confusion for some parents about how absences are counted toward the policy. Jeff Holquist, an FHN parent, initially had questions about the criteria…...
U-M law grad and Syracuse President Kent Syverud named 16th President at University of Michigan
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (445+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) " Kent Syverud has been named the 16th President of the University of Michigan, the school's board of regents announced in a special meeting to elect him. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: The Regents unanimously voted to name…...
GRPS meetings this week about the future of Alexander and Stocking Elementary Schools
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (259+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich " Grand Rapids neighbors will have the opportunity to share their input on the future of two closed elementary schools this week as part of a district-wide facilities improvement initiative. The focus centers on Stocking and Alexander elementary…...
Krause Memorial Library to relocate to the Community Cabin during expansion construction
1+ week, 1+ day ago (280+ words) ROCKFORD, Mich. " The Krause Memorial Library will temporarily close its doors next month as construction on its expansion project enters a new phase. The library building will close Jan. 17, allowing construction crews to begin working inside the original structure. The…...
Michigan bills would exempt residents without public school kids from certain property taxes
1+ week, 6+ day ago (361+ words) GRAND HAVEN, Mich. " Proposed legislation in Michigan's House could change how the state funds public schools by exempting residents without children in public schools from paying certain school millages. WATCH: Proposed law would exempt some from school millages The bill…...
Air Zoo offers free winter break activities, free admission for families with SNAP benefits
3+ week, 4+ day ago (368+ words) PORTAGE, Mich. " The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo is hosting free educational activities during winter break, with special programs making science learning accessible to all families in the community. Nine-year-old Addie Bartlett has discovered a new passion for science class lately....