Skating Into Better Attendance at Brookside
A schoolwide skating party proved that fun and learning go hand in hand at Brookside Elementary—and it did more than create smiles. It helped increase student attendance and strengthen the…
Building Bright Futures Through Play: Mr. Caballero’s Classroom Brings STEM Learning to Life
In Porfidio Caballero’s first-grade classroom at César E. Chávez Elementary, learning doesn’t just happen at desks—it happens on the floor, in small groups, through hands-on exploration, laughter, and imagination. Thanks…
Into the Wild: How Grand Rapids Public Museum High School Students Discovered Strength Beyond the Classroom
A grant-funded adventure turned Physical Education into a life-changing experience. “My favorite part of the trip was to just be in nature and be present—seeing the beauty and getting to…
Union High School Brings Back Musical Theater After a Decade
For the first time in over ten years, Union High School proudly revived its musical theater program with a vibrant production of Mean Girls Jr. Funded by the Teacher Innovation…
Defying Gravity: Southwest Elementary 5th Graders Launch Straw Rockets
At Southwest Elementary – Academia Bilingüe, science class took an exciting turn as 5th graders set their sights on the sky. With the help of Science Teacher, Joline Andrews, and…
Sherwood Park Bengal Chess Club Ignites Enthusiasm and Critical Thinking
Tamika Henry, Principal of Sherwood Park Global Studies Academy, proudly shared her story on the impact of the Teresa Weatherall Neal Principal’s Fund grant on her school community. The goal…
From Hard Seats to Smart Solutions: How Students Designed a Better Way to Learn
All great design starts with a problem—and for students at GRPS Museum High School, that problem was right beneath them. For years, students in the woodworking class endured uncomfortable workbench…
Threads of Learning: Stitching Skills, Dreams, and Community in a Montessori Classroom
In a quiet corner of Lauren Lumm’s 4th–6th grade Grand Rapids Montessori classroom, something extraordinary has been unfolding—thread by thread. What started as a modest sewing station has grown into…
Alger Middle School Students Are Jazzed with Piano-and It’s Changing Their Lives
Thanks to a generous gift from a group of passionate music enthusiasts, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Alger Middle School now enjoy a full hour of daily piano instruction--each…
Empowering the Next Generation: The GET Club at Innovation Central High School
At Innovation Central High School, the Girls Empowering Together (GET) Club is creating space for young women to grow into confident, capable leaders. With support from a Teacher Innovation Fund…
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