Ashley Hernandez builds love of written word in sixth grade
In Zeeland Christian middle school, Ashley Hernandez reads aloud to sixth graders to spark a passion for reading. Her class, split between regular and Spanish immersion sections, engages in a mix of read aloud, group work, and independent study as students choose their own books.
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Honor an amazing teacher in your child's life
A parent explains how choosing their own independent book keeps students engaged while learning the same strategy. They request nominations through a short link and emphasize student autonomy in reading choices.
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Hernandez builds relationships as she joins Holland Public Schools
Hernandez said she has always liked teaching and enjoys building relationships with students. She noted teaching runs in her family as her mother Deb Feenstra spent three decades in Holland Public Schools in teaching and administrative roles. She stressed loving school life and meeting students where they are.
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Zeeland graduate places in national patriotic art contest
Zeeland East High School and Careerline Tech Center graphic design graduate Kristen Donnelly earned seventh place in the 2018 Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest National Competition. She beat more than 3,500 entries with her drawing Thank You for your Service, featuring friend Travis Snyder deployed in Afghanistan. The piece, eligible after wins at local and state levels, earned a $500 national scholarship.
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Zeeland East High School
Careerline Tech Center
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GVSU names 23 Gilman Scholars for study abroad
Grand Valley State University announced 23 students selected for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to fund spring, early summer and summer 2018 study abroad opportunities. Gilman Scholars can receive up to 8000 dollars toward program costs, with eligibility tied to Pell Grant recipients studying or interning 21 days or longer in countries with Level 1 or 2 travel advisories. The list includes Daniel Arnold Wayland Nicklas Bara Shelby Township Clara Bernal Grand Rapids Justice Briggs Byron AJ Carter Royal Oak Chance Calter Wyoming William Cunningham Chesterfield Andrew Jones Jenison Crystal Juarez Kentwood Jessica Knoertzer Allendale Rebecca Lalonde Charlevoix Krystle Lewis Williams burg Leigh Menard Holly Alyson Olson Sparta Maxwell Okros Benzonia Theo Randall.
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Allendale
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Charlevoix
Krystle Lewis
Williamsburg
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Holly
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Sparta
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Benzonia
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Hope College scientist wins three year DoE microplasma grant
Stephen Remillard of Hope College physics faculty has secured a three year, 142,902 grant from the U S Department of Energy to model microplasma behavior. He and student researchers will use microwaves and gases to study properties and outcomes to boost applications from radio components to plasma displays and surgery.
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Hope College
U.S. Department of Energy
Remillard
Hope
Students lead West Ottawa Anti-Bullying Week curriculum
West Ottawa High School designs a five year Anti-Bullying Week curriculum built by 36 students with 12 staff members from Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports and Renaissance club. Each day September 24 to 28 covers empathy digital safety mental health healthy relationships and upstander actions. Students say the program helps them feel supported and respected while surveys gauge week effectiveness and future planning.
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