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Mosaic Film Experience turns students into skilled storytellers

Grand Rapids-based film program helps youth build confidence, industry connections, and storytelling skills, guiding youths like first-generation student Nuha Hussein toward a creative future.

Some schools and programs are teaching teens how to manage their screen time instead of banning phones completely.
For teens, healthy use of smartphones is matter of balance

Many teens struggle with screen time, but some, like Northview’s Alexis VanZandt, are learning to use smartphones more mindfully.

Serenity Reece faces challenges her peers do not. A broken elevator in her freshman year prevented her from getting to class for an entire month.
VOICES OF YOUTH: Limited student accessibility hinders learning

Student and writer Mazonnah Holiday explores how a lack of accessibility has made learning a challenge for students with disabilities.

Mazonnah Holiday (left) speaks with teacher Tricia Kremke about how teachers work with students with learning disabilities.
Voices of Youth: How educators are trained to best support students with learning differences

As part of our Voices of Youth project, student Mazonnah Holiday shares how teacher training supported her brother and interviews a Grand Rapids Public Schools teacher about teaching students with learning differences.

Mazonnah Holiday's homeschooling is flexible and allows her time for other activities.
Voices of Youth: Homeschooling’s rise and how it can help students

Grand Rapids-area student Mazonnah Holiday shares how homeschooling has helped her in the latest story from Voices of Youth.

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