By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
joanne@wktv.org
Students are happy to be back and local schools are offering some new, exciting programs such as robotics and other hands-on activities. All of this and more from our partners at School News Network.
Kentwood: Longtime art teacher receives two major education awards
Recently East Kentwood art teacher Le Tran is helping to create a world of art and recently was recognized as the Michigan Art Education Association 2020 secondary art educator of the year and the 2020 Overall MAEA art educator of the year. Explore how this topnotch teacher helps East Kentwood students have a great appreciation for the art that is all around them.
Kelloggsville: Rocketing through Robotics
This year, Kelloggsville High School is offering its first robotics class which has a mix of eight students, sophomores through seniors. The students have done a variety of projects using a 3D printer including making the Kelloggsville mascot, rockets. Learn what else is in the future for these pioneering students.
Godwin Heights: ‘Ner-cited’ to be back in person
Godwin Height students were virtual for the first few weeks of school with the district having a phased in return in September. Most the students said they were happy to be back after having been out-of-school since March and, more importantly, excited to see their friends and teachers.
Wyoming: Jump like a squirrel
Students at Wyoming Oriole Park Elementary School compare how far they can jump to those of squirrels in a hands-on activity developed by Lucas Education Research, which offers project-based learning lessons aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and state standards in literacy and math. For more about this lesson, click here.
