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Activity gives first-graders a chance to be in charge - School News Network | A Window into Your Public Schools
3+ hour ago (611+ words) Taste of leadership, public speaking that ties to curriculum East Grand Rapids " Amid a cacophony of questions, and with dozens of classmates vying for his attention, Breton Downs Elementary first-grader Harrison DeYoung managed to keep his cool as he walked…...
Healthy, fulfilling vending options: books
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (757+ words) Byron Center " On a recent Friday morning at Heritage Elementary, second-grader Luke Stock received a special surprise." Principal Nathan Clophus drew Luke's name from a school-wide drawing for the opportunity to use the new book vending machine." Media specialist Andrea…...
New math strategy equals confidence, competence
1+ week, 4+ day ago (690+ words) Godfrey-Lee " Godfrey Elementary fifth-graders are learning to feel confident and competent in their math skills, thanks to a new perspective. Vertical learning encourages students to get out of their seats and work collaboratively with their classmates to solve equations and…...
Visit aligns with elementary unit on narrative writing
1+ week, 4+ day ago (871+ words) Visit aligns with elementary unit on narrative writing Godwin Heights " "In this cafeteria, I had lunch," Rick Berkey, a 1970 Godwin Heights alum told a group of North Godwin third-graders. "I played on the same playground and had band concerts in…...
Teen musicians find passion, community in the ABC Orchestra
3+ week, 4+ day ago (335+ words) Charles Honey is an editor and also helps to develop series and issues stories for all districts. He is also producer of the SNN podcast, "Study Hall." As a reporter for The Grand Rapids Press/MLive from 1985 to 2009, his beats…...
Band member, Scout builds tools for drummers
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (648+ words) Student Leader: Chauncey Oliver Wyoming " Percussionists are busy practicing at Wyoming High School, producing music that's strong, harmonious and " drumroll, please " kind of quiet. They are using percussion sawhorses, tools used for perfecting technique and drumline work. Chauncey Oliver, a…...
Local companies join STEM Night to showcase science careers
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (309+ words) Godwin Heights " North Godwin Elementary put a different spin on its annual STEM Night this year, with the event including a hands-on tour of possible careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Representatives from Steelcase, Lake Michigan Credit Union and…...
High school students lead lessons for middle-school peers
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (740+ words) Topics cover difficult issues adolescents face Godfrey-Lee " The scenario: Classmates have been making fun of Sasha for being a good student and doing well in school. "What advice would you give Sasha to handle this situation?" asked Lee High School…...
Why so happy? ‘Kindergarten is just my jam’
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (917+ words) Rockstar Teacher: Sarah Happie Lowell " From the perspective of Alto Elementary kindergartners, there are many obvious reasons their teacher is a rock star. "We get to have snacks," said Kaizley. "She goes outside with us," said Sophia. "She helps us…...
Learning how to budget earnings, expenses after high school
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (975+ words) Fair simulates monthly money management Multiple districts " Calculator in hand, Grandville High School junior Olivia Evans added up the numbers on the page of her simulated monthly expenses, her face falling a little more with every addition. When she reached…...