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Sep 27, 2024 · Comstock Park — Rukshana Ilahi admits it’s not rocket science how she ended up in the field of special education.. Through her sister, who has a developmental disability, and her own challenges with a rare genetic condition called lamellar ichthyosis — where the skin develops faster than it sheds — she has developed an understanding …
New math program a hit with elementary students, teachers
Nov 5, 2021 · Karen Gentry covers Comstock Park. She moved to the Grand Rapids area in the mid-1980s and has been a resident of Comstock Park since 2002. She understands the complexity, rewards and challenges of the teaching profession as she has five years of experience as a high school teacher at River Valley High School in Three Oaks, Mich. and St. Stephen High School in Saginaw.
What do you like best about school? - School News Network
May 3, 2023. In this final installment of our student roundtable, the high school panelists share what they enjoy about school, and what makes them feel connected. Editor’s note: While School News Network prioritizes student voice in our articles, we know there is so much more to tell. We believe to truly tell the stories that need to be told ...
Why do most schools start before Labor Day? Several reasons
Aug 29, 2024 · Multiple districts — A top of mind question for many at the start of the 2024-25 school year: If the state mandates schools to start after Labor Day, why are so many starting before then, and so early?. It is true that in 2005, the Michigan Legislature passed a law that mandated schools to start after Labor Day. Signed by then-Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the law, which went into effect in 2006 ...
District gets early start on next strategic plan
Jan 17, 2024 · Rockford — With a new elementary school opening in the fall and renovations coming at two other buildings, big things are afoot at Rockford Public Schools, and the district has opted to bump up its strategic planning process to capitalize on the current momentum.. The district’s last plan, dubbed RAMS XI, was initially set to be updated in December, but because of all the activity at the ...
New school name reflects building’s history
Jan 17, 2024 · Clophus said the district decided on the name because of the strong roots and rich history of the building. Set to open in fall 2024, Heritage Elementary will be housed in the former Nickels Intermediate School, 8638 Byron Center Avenue SW. “Now that this building has a name, we can’t wait to share the history of this building, now …
Orchestras celebrate 10-year milestone - School News Network
Mar 1, 2024 · Kyle Pitcher leads the Rockford High School orchestra through a rendition of ‘Jane & Josey’ for the upcoming 10th anniversary concert. Editor’s note: It’s been 10 years since the inception of Rockford Public Schools’ orchestra programs, and six years since School News Network covered the expansion of the program to the high school.
District breaks ground on new fifth- and sixth-grade building
Jun 2, 2021 · Byron Center — Come fall of 2023, about 700 fifth- and sixth graders will have a new Nickels Intermediate School building. The district recently broke ground to begin construction on the two-story building, which will feature lots of open space, break-out rooms, a courtyard and other learning areas.
Middle-schooler’s ‘I Voted’ sticker voted among best in state
Oct 2, 2024 · Rockford — Gabby Warner was thinking about the future when she entered the Secretary of State’s “I Voted” sticker design contest — not just the future she represents, but the one her younger siblings will inherit as well.. The Rockford Freshman Center student submitted her entry in the contest last May as she was finishing her …