Education

Uncle Goose owner Pete Bultman believes their blocks promote critical thinking skills that last a lifetime.

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

Tommy AllenWednesday, December 4, 2024

For 10-year-old Connor Trelfa, the Spencer Township branch of the Kent District Library isn’t just a place to borrow books, it’s a second home.

Legendary Readers Program helps elementary students fall in love with reading

Shandra MartinezSaturday, November 30, 2024

MCC students Kaili Prins, left, and Marissa Aney-Johnson joke with Muskegon Community College mascot Jay the Jayhawk. The two students spoke during the event.

Addressing nursing shortage: Partnership creates pathway for nurses to earn degrees

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 20, 2024

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.

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

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024

The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments.

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

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024

Alex Aguilar-Delgado says securing The Rapid's Wave card was a snap at GRCC.

New free bus pass eases transportation strain for GRCC students, employees

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 5, 2024

GVSU President Philomena Mantella extends a warm welcome to the inaugural recipients of the Michigan Growth Office’s Make MI Home grant.

GVSU secures $200,000 grant to attract diverse grad students – and keep them here

Tommy AllenWednesday, October 23, 2024

Shane Scherer, director of the Peter Secchia Military and Veteran Resource Center, speaks as part of the Military Connected/Student Veteran Orientation, which returned this fall as a way to provide specialized support for veteran students.

GVSU earns gold status as a top veteran-friendly university for 10th year

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 23, 2024

The Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship Program offers enhanced financial support and services to help GRCC students succeed.

Expanded GR Promise Zone Scholarship boosts support for GRCC students

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 23, 2024

Children can engage with Weathering Emotions through a variety of interactive stations spread throughout the exhibition.

GR Children’s Museum exhibit helps children understand grief

Tommy AllenTuesday, October 8, 2024

Davenport University and Gentex leaders formalized their commitment to education and workforce development with a signing ceremony Sept. 30 at the corporation’s office in Zeeland.

Gentex partners with Davenport University to offer scholarships for employees

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 7, 2024

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KDL and World Affairs Council partner to bridge political divides with ‘Radical Middle’ series

Shandra Martinez Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Chris Bardeggia discusses The Right Place's AI Roadmap during the group's Manufacturers Council Aug. 14.

The Right Place launches AI roadmap to support manufacturers

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 21, 2024

Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center preschool teacher Robin Trocinski uses the Kent County Library District to expand the Caledonia school's curriculum.

Preschool teachers embrace Kent District Library's wealth of resources

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 20, 2024

Students formed five-person teams, each tasked with identifying a “wicked problem”—a complex issue with no easy solution.

West Michigan teens tackle ‘wicked’ problems at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio

Laura BergellsTuesday, August 13, 2024

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Published Together: Ensuring kids are ready for kindergarten

Kate Pew WoltersWednesday, July 31, 2024

The Grand Rapids Public Museum will present the final installment in its GR Stories series, “The 14th Amendment – Living, Loving, and Learning,” at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Museum’s GR Stories series discusses history of local housing discrimination

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 31, 2024

GRCC's Maryann Lesert's new novel is “Land Marks.”

GRCC professor talks about new novel, “Land Marks”

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 24, 2024

Voices of Youth participant Teresa Blackwood

Voices of Youth: Are schools doing enough to address bullying?

Teresa BlackwoodWednesday, July 10, 2024

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, students who participate in extracurricular activities are 20% more likely to earn a bachelor's degree or higher compared to their non-participating peers.

Voices of Youth: How Kent County students can grow outside the classroom

By Luke Fann Wednesday, June 26, 2024

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