Kids and Education

Feature Story Dulce Salazar (right) organized donations for care packages and her peers to deliver them to the Michigan State University campus recently. Kids and Education

Holland teen organizes care packages for MSU students with help from Boys and Girls Club, peers

Andrea GoodellWednesday, May 17, 2023
Feature Story The grounbreaking was held May 5. (Gentex) Kids and Education

Gentex starts construction of onsite preschool for employees

Shandra MartinezSaturday, May 6, 2023
Feature Story Boys and Girls Club staff celebrate with Isabel Shepard (center) after she was named Michigan Youth of the Year. Kids and Education

West Ottawa's Isabel Shepard is state Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 29, 2023
Feature Story A third-grade classroom at Pine Creek Elementary working on a math lesson. Kids and Education

Grants support 3 efforts to reduce the education achievement gap

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 28, 2023
Feature Story The West Ottawa High Interact Club has partnered with Park Township on a water safety initiative to teach youth the dangers of pier jumping into Lake Michigan. Kids and Education

Teens lead initiative to end risky tradition that leads to youth drownings in Lake Michigan

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story LAUP moved its headquarters and Lift Zone from a shared space to 430 W. 17th St. Kids and Education

LAUP reopens ‘Lift Zone’ to bridge the digital divide

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 9, 2023
Feature Story Dairy Amcor's Shirley Monte reads a book about farming to elementary school students. (WMW) Kids and Education

How West Michigan agribusiness professionals inspire the next generation

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story Coopersville resident Wade Wiltenburg placed third at the ABC National Craft Championships. (West Michigan Chapter ABC) Kids and Education

West Michigan focus on craft trades leads to apprentice’s bronze finish in national competition

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 28, 2023
Feature Story The Secchia Institute is partnering with Ottawa Area Intermediate School District’s Careerline Tech Center. (GRCC) Kids and Education

GRCC students among finalists in competition to send a meal to space station

Shandra MartinezSaturday, March 25, 2023
Feature Story Hope College science students on the steps of van Raalte Hall around the turn of the century. Arts and Culture

Holland history: From Pioneer School to seminary to Hope

Dale WyngardenMonday, March 20, 2023
Feature Story The Muskegon Rescue Mission recently opened the Bright Futures Daycare & Preschool. Kids and Education

Muskegon Rescue Mission opens affordable day care

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 19, 2023
Feature Story Randy Boileau, founder of Boileau Communications Kids and Education

Searching for Storytellers: Boileau family business establishes scholarship

Erich BoileauTuesday, February 28, 2023
Feature Story Aviation Camp at Muskegon County Airport aims to help make school relevant for kids, giving middle school students an opportunity to learn about various aviation career paths. Kids and Education

Aviation Camp inspires curiosity, helps Muskegon County students soar

Kelsey SandersMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story EV Construction will host its eighth annual Safety Symposium on March 13-16, during Construction Safety Week. Healthy Communities

Construction symposium adds mental health to safety topics

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story First grade students watch the making of a lion with a 3D printer in the STEAM lab. (MPS) Kids and Education

How STEAM labs can create equity in learning

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 14, 2023
Feature Story (Fom left) HealthBar Director of Sales and Marketing Michael Lomonaco, Rick Arnett with Lake Orion Public Schools, and HealthBar School Nursing Program Manager Quinn McGill. Building Communities

HealthBar school nurses provide holistic care to area students

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 13, 2023
Feature Story A new partnership will make it easier for Plainwell students to apply for scholarships.  Kids and Education

New partnership will help Plainwell students with scholarships

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 13, 2023
Feature Story The video was streamed at the Gentex booth at the Michigan International Auto Show. (Gentex) Kids and Education

Students drive awareness of West Michigan’s automotive industry

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 12, 2023
Feature Story A performance from the 2022 West Michigan Student Showcase. (Michelle Nickless Greer) Arts and Culture

West Michigan Student Showcase returns for 42nd year

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 29, 2023
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