Kids and Education

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Career tech program tackles skilled trades labor shortage

Shandra MartinezSaturday, April 26, 2025
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Students learn empathy and justice through real stories

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 21, 2025
Feature Story Carla Flanders will sign copies of “On the Day You Graduate,” a keepsake book celebrating childhood milestones with space for personal reflections, at two upcoming events. Arts and Culture

Muskegon entrepreneur writes book to chronicle child's milestones

Shandra MartinezFriday, April 18, 2025
Feature Story Rynita McGuire, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025, uses her platform to inspire mentorship, advocate for inclusion, and challenge disability stereotypes. Arts and Culture

Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025 advocates for the mentorship she wishes she had

Shandra MartinezThursday, April 10, 2025
Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building. Community Development

Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 7, 2025
Feature Story Sophomore MPS students Kaeden Smith (left) and Ja'Ziiyah Wyrick apply math concepts to build flower boxes in their Geometry in Construction class. Kids and Education

Muskegon Public Schools reimagines learning with new career-focused education

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story CultureWorks classes cultivate creativity by emphasizing the creative process rather than just the final product, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving. Arts and Culture

CultureWorks inspires students through Visiting Artist Series

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story The Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship program provides young people with meaningful relationships that help them navigate school, career, and life. Kids and Education

Mentorship matters: How Big Brothers Big Sisters changes lives at Allegan High School

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 17, 2025
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main facility renovations include a new two-story playhouse in its children's department. Community Development

Herrick District Library plans renovation celebration

The LakeshoreFriday, February 14, 2025
Feature Story Timothy Murphy's Audio Radar enhances gaming experiences for deaf and hard-of-hearing players. Entrepreneurship

Gaming entrepreneur rediscovered his creative skills at KCAD

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 2, 2025
Feature Story Beyond Basics partners with Muskegon schools, providing one-on-one tutoring to close literacy gaps through a state-funded pilot program. Kids and Education

Muskegon Schools partner with Beyond Basics to close literacy gaps

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 2, 2025
Feature Story Kendall VanWagner hugs a student. Kids and Education

Finding Their Calling: Hillside educators share their journey

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 20, 2025
Feature Story Uncle Goose owner Pete Bultman believes their blocks promote critical thinking skills that last a lifetime. Arts and Culture

Uncle Goose: Building a legacy of play, imagination and sustainability

Tommy AllenTuesday, December 17, 2024
Feature Story Hannah Lombard is one of the students benefiting from the Early Middle College program. Kids and Education

Early Middle College program gives Allegan County students a head start on college success

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 11, 2024
Feature Story FinLit will include a variety of digital tools to help young adults become more comfortable with their personal finances, including a quiz identifying a “Money Mindset” that provides insights about spending habits and relationships with money. Kids and Education

Students develop FinLit, GVSU’s $2M financial literacy program

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 11, 2024
Feature Story The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments. Kids and Education

Apprenticeship program aims to ease West Michigan’s child care shortage

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story Sisters Emily and Chelsy Millner drive school bus for Allegan Area Educational Services Agency. Kids and Education

Sisters know the rewards of driving a school bus

Andrea GoodellSunday, October 27, 2024
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