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Holland teacher on paid leave after allegedly using ‘racial slur’ in class
Holland Public Schools announced a teacher was placed on administrative leave Thursday, Oct. 24, after allegedly using a racial slur during class this week.
Saugatuck’s new superintendent hired from within the district
The Saugatuck Public Schools Board of Education announced the selection of its next superintendent Wednesday.
Grand River park adding more waterfront access with $1.75M project
A largely undeveloped park north of Grand Rapids with access to two rivers, multiple ponds and a manmade lake will be accessible to more people once this project is complete.
Rock climbing while blind? It’s possible at this West Michigan camp.
Over 700 teens attended Camp Tuhsmeheta last year, a 300-acre camp providing primarily low-cost programming for blind and deaf campers.
Former Nike HR director hired to advance equity at Grand Valley State
Grand Valley State University recently announced the appointment of Robert Shorty, who will receive a starting salary of $280,000.
Stretch of busy West Michigan highway to close
A portion of US-31 will be temporarily closed for utility work Thursday, Oct. 17, MDOT said.
This Michigan high school’s mandatory AP course now serving as national model
A West Michigan high school that last year received the attention of the College Board for offering an Advanced Placement (AP) course to all 10th graders is now serving as the blueprint for others to adopt the course.
$70 million luxury housing development outside Grand Rapids nearing completion
One-bedroom units in the apartment complex start at $1,900 monthly, while three-bedroom units start at $2,700.
What does 1984 World Series champ Lance Parrish think about this year’s Tigers? We asked him
Lance Parrish, a former Detroit Tigers catcher, said that only a few months ago, he never would have expected this type of Tigers' playoff success.
These 9 Michigan public school libraries have been the best in the state
Godfrey-Lee Public Schools' Lee Middle and High School Library earned the state's 21st Century Model School Library award for 2024-25, one of only nine to receive the honor.
Flooding from broken pipe forces closure of Grand Haven High School for second day
After closing Grand Haven High School on Thursday, Oct. 10 due to a broken pipe, the school district announced classes have been cancelled for Friday, Oct. 11.
Inspired by stand-up comedians, Michigan high school will block phones with faraday bags
This technology that blocks cell phones is now being used in classrooms. The idea for using these bags came from stand-up comedy shows.
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