Education

Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, and I’d like to share a unique story about my connection with one of the foremost heroines of the WWII. 

If you're thinking about starting a garden, you might want to look into one of our local seed libraries to learn about growing flowers, herbs, and vegetables that grow well locally.

Named for Sirius, the Dog Star that burns brightest in the night sky in the constellation Canis Major, the “Dog Days of Summer” are the days of the year that are typically the hottest.

The City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Public Schools have joined forces to offer an exciting opportunity to over 800 GRPS students next week at Riverside Park.

Arbor Day celebrations are in full swing as two area communities join forces to honor the occasion with tree plantings, festivities, and free tree seedling giveaways.

Calvin University has hired the institution’s first vice president for marketing and communications, La’Leatha Spillers, who will begin her tenure next month. 

In the heart of Grand Rapids stands a bronze sculpture honoring Rosa Parks in a public space that also bears her name— Rosa Parks Circle.

Frank Roldan of Grand Haven always has his eye on the sky.

A Minnesota-based nonprofit that travels the country with the goal of bringing hands-on, water-based learning opportunities to urban students is coming to Grand Rapids May 15 through 19. 

From the creator of Confluence Festival comes a thought series featuring leaders from local tech, design, education and creative firms.

The Grand Rapids Police Department Explorers team took top honors at the Police Explorer State Championship at Fort Custer in Battle Creek the weekend of May 6 and 7. 

As people in some 190 nations observe Earth Day for the 53rd time on April 22, among us there are individuals who carry that torch in West Michigan all year long. 

A new k3 school has opened its doors in Southeast Grand Rapids.

Emotional support animals have become increasingly recognized for their ability to provide comfort and assistance to individuals dealing with stress and anxiety.

Students at select area schools will gain valuable digital storytelling skills thanks to Mosaic Film Experience, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth through digital storytelling.

A program for preschoolers that offers education through the exploration of nature is now accepting applications.