Youth

Feature Story The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments.

Apprenticeship program aims to ease West Michigan’s child care shortage

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story Dr. Annie Bishop, of Rise Wellness Chiropractic, is pictured with Kristin Revere, owner of Gold Coast Doulas.

Rising diaper costs impact families: West Michigan diaper drive offers support

Shandra MartinezFriday, August 30, 2024
Feature Story Students formed five-person teams, each tasked with identifying a “wicked problem”—a complex issue with no easy solution.

West Michigan teens tackle ‘wicked’ problems at the Wege High School Collaborative Studio

Laura BergellsTuesday, August 13, 2024
Feature Story The development of the Emory Arts and Culture Hub will further the work of The Diatribe in the Grand Rapids art community.

Local arts organization breaks ground on new community arts building

Ashley KingWednesday, July 24, 2024
Feature Story Voices of Youth participant Teresa Blackwood

Voices of Youth: Are schools doing enough to address bullying?

Teresa BlackwoodWednesday, July 10, 2024
Feature Story Solange Sifa researched the Pink Tax in Michigan.

How Michigan addressed period poverty by getting rid of the Tampon Tax

Solange SifaWednesday, June 19, 2024
Feature Story 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

Mazonnah Holiday Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Feature Story Vanely Bastardo Guzman talks with her peers about intimate partner violence.

Voices of Youth: Gen Z teens approach dating cautiously

Vanely Bastardo Guzman Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Feature Story Northern Strings is just one group that meets at the Kent District Library. Girl Scout troops, church groups, and historical societies keep the KDL branches busy.

No longer simply the sound of silence: Local libraries offer gathering areas for community groups

Kelsey SandersThursday, May 30, 2024
Feature Story small-gratitude-awards

Delta Project’s inaugural Gratitude Concert to spotlight unsung heroes making a difference

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 9, 2024
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