Since 2003, Karen Keel of North Star School has dedicated herself to teaching students the importance of honoring veterans. Through personalized projects like creating customized American flags bearing local veterans' names, Keel connects students with community history and service. Her efforts have expanded beyond her classroom, inspiring the entire Ingham County ISD to participate. These initiatives not only educate students about sacrifice and service but also strengthen community bonds and enhance student confidence through meaningful interactions.
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When school leaders work together, student voices grow stronger. Representatives from Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee Counties recently gathered through the CARES Collaborative to meet with legislative officials and discuss education priorities, school funding, and the future of public education across the region. The CARES Collaborative—Capital Area Regional Education Strategy—was formed to strengthen regional advocacy efforts and ensure schools have a stronger, more unified voice in policy conversations.
Government can feel distant when you only read about it in textbooks. But for students in Spartan Project SEARCH, a recent visit to the Michigan Capitol turned civic learning into a real-world experience. From meeting with State Senator Sarah Anthony to observing activity inside the Senate chamber, students gained a firsthand look at the many people and moving parts that help serve communities across Michigan.
