Kids and Education

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

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

Tommy AllenFriday, October 25, 2024
Feature Story 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. Kids and Education

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

Shandra MartinezFriday, October 25, 2024
Feature Story 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. Economic Development

Gentex partners with Davenport University to offer scholarships for employees

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 7, 2024
Feature Story As Mike Hoekstra took a dream balloon ride with his wife and family, he was surprised with a heartfelt message from his colleagues who used 28 school buses to spell out “We love you.” Kids and Education

Tribute for dying bus driver spotlights what’s special about a profession in short supply

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 2, 2024
Feature Story Hope’s athletes will also have access to a new orthopedic center opening in November. Kids and Education

Holland Hospital and Hope College partner to elevate athletic care

The LakeshoreMonday, September 16, 2024
Feature Story Lord of the Rings-themed crafts and a "walk to Mordor" (with Tolkien buttons as prizes) will be part of Herrick District Library's Lord of the Rings Week. Arts and Culture

Take an unexpected journey to the Herrick District Library for Tolkien fun

The LakeshoreFriday, September 6, 2024
Feature Story READ Ottawa Executive Director Ally Velderman Kids and Education

READ Ottawa has new, familiar executive director

Andrea GoodellWednesday, August 28, 2024
Feature Story Hadley Streng, Grand Haven Area Community Foundation president. Kids and Education

Area community foundations give out $910,000 at Scholarship Ice Cream Social

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 28, 2024
Feature Story Alejandro Fleites Marcelo and Karinna Martinez were the only students from the Grand Rapids area selected for the 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders Program, an eight-week summer internship. Kids and Education

Holland students make a big impact at LAUP through Bank of America internship

Shandra Martinez Monday, August 26, 2024
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