Today is 'Be Nice Day' [VIDEO]
The Mental Health Foundation has chosen today as "Be Nice Day" in Kent County. It's an effort to help prevent bullying and suicides among our youth. Here's the story from WZZM 13. Continue reading…
View ArticleiPad teaches even "little ones!"
How's that "little one" of yours doing these days. Playing, crawling, babbling.....reading? You know, there have been a number of strange tactics employed when it comes to teaching babies and toddlers...
View ArticleIs Cursive Obsolete?
Who uses cursive nowadays? The strange squiggly writing that gave us headaches in the third grade is still puzzling youngsters today. The difference is that now almost no correspondence is in cursive...
View ArticleKenowas Hills High School Partners with Davenport University
Educational strides are being made at Kenowa Hills High School. They have teamed up with Davenport University to offer students an opportunity to earn a free Associate Degree. That's right, free!...
View ArticleAll-Day Kindergarten Coming to Forest Hills and Rockford Schools
We knew it was coming, all-day kindergarten, but we weren't sure when. Now we know, at least for Rockford and Forest Hills public schools. Full-day kindergarten will begin in the 2012-2013 school...
View ArticleGrand Valley State University has Three Fulbright Scholars
Hearty Congratulations to Grand Valley State University, tied for second place in a ranking of faculty Fulbright Scholars among Master’s institutions, compiled by the Chronicle of Higher Education....
View ArticleFun With Writing…Really BAD Writing
One of our daughters, Alissa Vidro, married to Matt,is an English teacher at Allendale High School. She love her work and her students. She loves being in the classroom, helping them grow as they...
View ArticleFive States Set to Expand Classroom Hours by 300 Hours
Earlier this week, five states announced plans to add a minimum of 300 extra hours to molding young minds in the classroom next year in hopes of strengthening the American student performance. Continue...
View ArticleBe Part of a Brighter Future With GRPS Tonight!
Tonight, January 29th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gerald R. Ford Middle School, 851 Madison Ave. NW, all parents and families are invited the the School Choice Expo. Continue reading…
View ArticleMEAP Scores Released – See How Your School Scored
Today, the Michigan Department of Education released MEAP test scores from fall of 2012. The Michigan Education Assessment Program report provides results for public schools from grades 3 - 9. Continue...
View ArticleCity High, Jenison, And Spring Lake Lead West Michigan In U.S. News' High...
Educational rankings are never perfect. In fact, they are often controversial. Still, they remain a useful tool. A number of West Michigan schools have done well in the U.S. News rankings which were...
View ArticleWant to Study Abroad? Grand Valley State University Might be Your Answer
What? Study abroad at Grand Valley? You're kidding, right? Nope, not close. Grand Valley State University ranks fifth in the nation for the number of students who participate in study abroad...
View ArticlePost Back-to-School Pics on Twitter, Instagram with #BTSWMI, #BTSWestMI...
Summer vacation and the three-day Labor Day weekend are over as students head back to school across Michigan on Tuesday. Share your pride about your students headed back to school on their first day of...
View ArticleBack-to-School 2014: Check Out #BTSWMI, #BTSWestMI Photos from Twitter,...
Summer vacation and the three-day Labor Day weekend are over as students head back to school across Michigan today. Use the hashtags #btswmi or #btswestmi on Twitter or Instagram with your...
View ArticleTwo Grand Rapids Schools Make 'Top 10′ for SAT Scores in MI
This past spring marked the first time that Michigan high school juniors had to take the SAT's. Prior to, it's always been the ACT's, But the results for the first SAT scores in Michigan have been...
View ArticleITT Technical Institute Shutting Down After Financial Aid Ban
As of today, Tuesday September 6th, all ITT Technical Institute campuses are shut down. Also, effective immediately, about 8,000 employees will lose their jobs. The shutdown comes after the U......
View ArticleSubstitute Teachers are Desperately Needed in Michigan
Michigan is facing a shortage of substitute teachers and it's having a direct affect on schools. The Detroit Free Press says the lack of substitute teachers, ...is making it difficult for schools to...
View ArticleSales of 'Not My President' Candy Bars Spike After Betsy DeVos Confirmation
Some protesters are trading picket signs for chocolate. "Not My President" candy bars saw an increase in sales after Betsy DeVos become Education Secretary. Continue reading…
View ArticleArtPrize Issues Statement on Trump, Refugees, Free Speech, Education
As controversy continues to surround the Trump administration's policies and ideas, ArtPrize says they are "compelled to speak out" and has issued a statement sharing the mission and guiding principles...
View ArticleDo You Live in Kent County? You Could Go to Italy for FREE!
Did I mention its for an entire month?! You could spend a whole month in Perugia, Italy learning Italian for FREE. So what's the catch? No catch! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is being offered to...
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