Teachers create Hammock Grove to promote reading
West Ottawa elementary fifth graders enjoy Hammock Grove in front of Pine Creek Elementary as Dawn Mast and Kim Fox with community donations convert 30 hammocks into an outdoor learning space. The program aims to spark a love of reading and writing, reduce anxiety, and boost reading gains while teaching students to work together.
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Courts rethink handling of 17 to 19 year olds in juvenile system
Ottawa and Allegan counties study the shift to treating 17 to 19 year olds as juveniles under a new Michigan law. Officials expect modest caseload changes, citing screening tools and programs that limit detentions. Agencies anticipate housing and transitions needs for older teens and maintain current staffing.
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Juvenile Justice Institute
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