Genius Hour boosts student engagement at Quincy Elementary
Zeeland's Quincy Elementary uses Genius Hour weekly, giving 60 to 90 minutes for students to research and pursue chosen topics like football, dolphins, or D-Day. Pete Goers notes the method raises engagement, teaches how to learn, and results in student-built websites and presentations for spring booths.
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Whitmer Launches FAFSA Challenge for Michigan High Schools
Governor Gretchen Whitmer unveils the Governor's FAFSA Challenge urging nearly 500 Michigan high schools to raise their class of 2020 FAFSA completion rates toward MCAN's 75 percent goal by March 1. The program includes incentives, social recognition, and opportunities to host events with the governor and other officials.
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Local WMU students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honors
Seven WMU students were initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi honors society. The organization, described as the nation s oldest and most selective honor society for all disciplines, initiates about 30,000 students annually. Members include Brandy Erlandson and Avril Wiers from Holland and Cherie Schmidt from Zeeland among others. Eligibility includes the top 10 percent of seniors and top 7.5 percent of juniors.
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Pamela Schwallier
Holland
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Melissa van Omen
Jason Wheaton
Zeeland
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