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…
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…
Sibley Elementary’s Sensory Tools
Kindergarteners at Sibley Elementary are benefiting from new sensory materials funded by the Teacher Innovation Fund mini-grants. GRPS teacher Shelby Newhouse explains that these materials are crucial for supporting students'…
Discovering the Beauty of Petoskey Stones: A Rock Tumbling Adventure at GRPS North Park Montessori
At GRPS North Park Montessori, Daniel Grove, a teacher for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders, has brought geology to life through an innovative project funded by a Teacher Innovation Fund…
GRPS Students Explore History and Cultures with DIY Paper Bag Suitcases
At Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, students in grades 1 to 3 are taking their learning to exciting new heights under the guidance of teacher Elizabeth Hain. Recently, Hain received a…
Classroom Tools to Help GRPS Students with Sensory and Fine Motor Development at Dickinson Academy
At Dickinson Academy, a wave of excitement and progress is sweeping through the classrooms, thanks to the innovative efforts of GRPS teacher Natalie Stauffer. With a $500 grant from the…
