Counselor offers ‘next-level listening skills’ and a punching bag
WEBAug 5, 2024 — Caledonia — Caledonia High School students venture into counselor Andrea Hilaski ’s office for scheduling questions, seeking advice for future plans — or when they need to punch something. Hilaski’s desktop punching bag provides students the opportunity to let off some steam and physically work through what they’re dealing with. A nearby feelings wheel — a pie chart breaking down ...
School staff, families join community theater in the most delightful ...
WEBAug 15, 2024 — Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious teachers and families make up the cast of Byron Center’s summer community theater production of ‘Mary Poppins’ at Van Singel ...
Teaching is a ‘sacred exchange’ for Sparta educator
WEBFeb 21, 2024 — Sparta — After decades with the district, Sparta High School teacher Paul Owens planned to hang it up in 2021 to dedicate more time to a second career in commercial fishing. But he couldn’t quite bring himself to say goodbye to teaching entirely. Opting for semi-retirement instead, Owens stayed on part-time, continuing to teach technology and oversee the Spartan News Network, through which ...
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WEBSNN is a window into the schools of Kent County, Michigan – a behind-the-scenes look at how public education is helping children grow, learn and achieve.
Preparing for an emergency, educators undergo reunification …
WEBApr 10, 2024 — Reunification training gave educators an idea of the process to take in an emergency while focusing on a standardized practice.
District leaders, teachers seek to heal community following ...
WEBMar 31, 2018 — District leaders and teachers say they will seek to come together for the best interests of students' education
Student voice sought by area superintendents - School News …
WEBJul 22, 2021 — Survey of all Kent ISD schools will gauge student concerns By Phil de Haan July 22, 2021 Local districts will survey students next school year on key topics to hear and learn from the voice of students Kent County — A student well-being survey was recently given a field test with more than 6,000 students in Kent County, giving researchers plenty to digest before a full-survey rollout in the ...
Students reflect on personal experiences as Asian Americans
WEBApr 26, 2021 — Students respond to the spike in hate crimes, reflect on experiences as Asian American students...
Forest Hills names new superintendent - School News Network
WEBMar 20, 2024 — Forest Hills — The Board of Education Tuesday named current Lake Orion Superintendent Benjamin Kirby as the district’s next superintendent. “We are thrilled to make an offer to Kirby for the superintendent position for Forest Hills,” said Board President Kristen Fausen in a prepared statement. “… As a united board, we felt that Kirby was a fit with our educational mission, and he ...
‘Soul of Northview’ Says Students Are the Reward - School News …
WEBDec 9, 2020 — Ted Burba, a longtime and beloved teacher for Northview Public Schools who retired this fall, died early this week after a long illness. In tribute to his lasting legacy, School News Network republishes this profile of Mr. Burba that originally ran in 2016 to honor his 50th year of teaching...