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Michigan Senate Passes Innovative “Building Up Michigan” Budget to Continue Progress Toward a Better Future for All
Budget highlights include record school funding, community college access for all students, significant funding for local communities and efforts to lower costs for state residents LANSING, Mich. (May 15, 2024) – Today, the Michigan Senate Democratic Majority...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Reacts to Police Footage of Samuel Sterling’s Death
KENTWOOD, Mich. (May 10, 2024) Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids), who represents the community of Kentwood in the Michigan Senate, issued the following statement after video footage was released showing the police killing of Samuel Sterling...
May Legislative Updates and Community Resources
Dear Neighbor, May is Mental Health Awareness Month – an important opportunity to ensure there is broad awareness of the resources that can assist people in supporting their mental health, but also a chance for us to highlight the ever-present need for more. Our...
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The power behind the throne. (My wife told me to write that!)
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Love to see Grand Rapids Public Schools taking full advantage of the Michigan DNR Salmon in the Classroom program!
This is an incredible opportunity for kids to get to learn about the Lake Michigan watershed, the life cycle of animals, and our state's natural resources. What a neat hands-on learning experience! 🐟 ... See MoreSee Less
West Michigan students raising salmon to be released in Grand River
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Students at Grand Rapids Montessori raise salmon from eggs before releasing them into the Grand River in the spring, part of a statewide program called “salmon in the classroom.”4 CommentsComment on Facebook
Winnie, this reminds me how fortunate we were to have this hands-on learning experience with Mr. Kredit back in the 80’s!
Practical hands-on life lessons for students! Great!