Kids and Education

Students turn culinary skills into scholarship support and career connections 

Allegan County culinary students showcased restaurant skills while raising scholarship funds and building career connections through the ProStart fundraiser event.

Latest in Kids and Education
Excellence in Education marks 40 years of honoring educators

A longtime Grand Haven tradition celebrates student achievement and the teachers whose guidance impacts generations.

Holland bike shop grows into nonprofit promoting safe youth cycling

Velo Kids expanded from Holland into West Michigan communities, teaching children bike safety through camps, school programs, and parks partnerships.

Internships for bilingual students help them develop Spanish skills while helping community

Jenison students gain bilingual experience through internships, preparing for future careers and opportunities while helping Spanish-speaking families communicate.

West Ottawa’s Chris Meyer honored for inspiring student musicians

Former Holland Area Youth Orchestra cellist Chris Meyer now inspires West Ottawa students daily through music, mentorship, patience, and community.

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Holland Christian taps alumnus to lead growing school system

Jeff Haverdink, a Holland Christian graduate, will lead the expanding school system as enrollment rises and demand grows across programs.

West Michigan program links food access to student learning

Kids’ Food Basket pairs meals with nutrition education, helping West Michigan students improve focus, try more nutritious foods, and build healthy habits.

CultureWorks marks 15 years supporting teens through arts, connection

Holland nonprofit expands free programs, helping teens find belonging, confidence, and creative outlets while community support fuels rapid growth and access.

How Medicaid supports early education and child development

Health care access is inseparable from academic success.

West Michigan schools respond as families face “new hunger cliff”

As the new ‘hunger cliff’ approaches, schools and nonprofits are working together to help families facing rising hunger and uncertain food assistance.

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