• 5 Lakeshore nonprofits to share $100K for arts, wellness projects

    November 15, 2024

    5 Lakeshore nonprofits to share $100K for arts, wellness projects

    From exploring the roots of art along the Lakeshore to celebrating wellness, five Lakeshore nonprofits are set to launch creative projects that bring fresh energy to the region’s arts and culture scene. A $100,000 catalyst grant from the Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation will give each organization $20,000 to fund initiatives crafted to connect […]

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  • West Michigan Aviation Academy Is Exemplary; Why Aren’t There More?

    September 20, 2023

    West Michigan Aviation Academy Is Exemplary; Why Aren’t There More?

    Located innocuously on the edge of Gerald R Ford International Airport, the West Michigan Aviation Academy is a remarkable example of how good a charter school can be. Now in its 13th year, the school has grown to 620 students from grades 9 to 12. The first thing you notice stepping from the main office […]

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  • Inclusivity and super speed: West Michigan Aviation students engineer scooter for boy with SMA

    June 15, 2022

    Inclusivity and super speed: West Michigan Aviation students engineer scooter for boy with SMA

    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.  — High school seniors used their skills to change a little boy’s life. Kingston Wilson has spinal muscular atrophy. He gets around in a manual wheelchair that he pushes himself. That is a challenge for him, especially to move around quickly and keep up with his friends. Engineering students at West Michigan […]

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