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Meijer streamlines school supply shopping, launches private label
A regional Midwest discount retailer is introducing a new digital school supply shopping feature and its own line of back-to-school products. Meijer is offering a new "School Supply List" digital tool that enables to customers to enter their ZIP code, search for their school's supply lists, and then add those items to their cart with a single click.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum invites teachers to learn about student programs
Sponsor brief — The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum invites educators to a special teachers open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. The opportunity will include a guided tour of the museum, at 303 Pearl St. NW, in Grand Rapids, focused on the 50th anniversary of the Ford Presidency.
Allendale schools seeking $88.2M bond for new field house, Early Childhood Center expansion
ALLENDALE, MI- Allendale Public Schools is asking voters to consider a 30-year, $88.2 million bond proposal on the Aug. 6 election ballot to address space constraints and expand athletic and educational opportunities. Superintendent Garth Cooper said if the bond is approved, the upgrades proposed would address the needs of students...
Districts eye more ‘normal’ financial pictures due to end of ESSER funds
Multiple districts — School districts are facing a more “normal” financial outlook as they head into the 2024-25 school year due to the end of COVID-relief dollars that padded district coffers over the past four years. “Things are certainly going to get back to normal. The last...
Inaugural mentality conference to empower student athletes
West Michigan nonprofit The Chosen Ones is partnering with Kentwood Public Schools and The Village99 to host The Chosen Mentality Conference on Tuesday, July 30, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first-ever conference will take place at East Kentwood High School, 6230 Kalamazoo Ave SE. The conference will provide incoming East Kentwood freshman student athletes with a safe space to learn about mental health and to give them the tools to navigate their journeys as valued individuals.
Healthcare leaders ask students for ideas, solutions
Multiple districts — With a team of scientists, researchers, engineers, designers and clinicians, 16 incoming seniors are spending six weeks this summer helping solve real-world problems encountered at an advanced cancer treatment center. The East Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids high school students are learning about the...
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