Schools

Host Charles Honey speaks with three graduating seniors

The Grand Rapids Public School district is planning to sell 10 buildings they no longer use or need. They have potential buyers for two of them, Stocking and Alexander Elementaries

In February, governor Gretchen Whitmer signed laws mandating school districts limit student use of cellphones during class time

When a gymnasium fills up with nearly 200 middle school girls from many area districts, the energy in the room is electric. Maranda of WOOD TV brought together this group for her annual Beautiful U, an event aimed at inspiring and empowering girls and encouraging them to dream big. Future marine biologists, entertainers, police officers and veterinarians from Comstock Park Middle school shared their aspirations while their school PBIS coordinator and Kent ISD’s Workforce Development Consultant Krista Harmon pointed out some potential connections for exploring their careers of choice

Republicans mostly voted against the budget plan, criticizing it for not having enough accountability measures

Host Charles Honey speaks with educators Aaron Romoslawski and Michael Kennedy

Proposals are in for what should be done with the former Alexander and Stocking elementary schools

George French completed an Auto Mechanics program at Kent Career Tech Center in 1976 and spent decades auto racing and in all kinds of roles as a mechanic. He shares how a CTE start helped drive his dream with City Middle High 7th grader Adam Milkovich who is interested in exploring a career behind the wheel. Workforce Development Consultant Krista Harmon adds some potential career pathways and benefits of joining KCTC’s Alumni Network

The move comes following the sudden loss of school food service

A parent says he was banned from Grosse Pointe school property over speech that should be protected by the First Amendment