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Former State Lawmaker Birkholz Passes Away
Patty Birkholz, a former southwestern Michigan lawmaker known as a great supporter of early childhood education, died last week at age 74. Ms. Birkholz served the state House from 1997-2002 and Senate from 2003-08.
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Tech Center Students Win State Awards
Kristina Ellens of Wayland and Samantha Gould of Hopkins are two of only 63 students state-wide to win a 2018 Breaking Traditions Awards.
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Public Comment Requested for IDEA Application
The period of public participation on the FFY2018 Part C of IDEA Application extends from February 23, 2018 through April 27, 2018, with public comment accepted only March 13-April 13, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
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Board Support for Literacy
The AAESA Board recently passed a resolution in support of participating in the Literacy Essentials Collaboration.
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Fit For Life 5K is a Big Success
Cloudy skies couldn’t keep the runners and walkers away this past Saturday. The 7th Annual Fit for Life 5K Run/Walk featured a record setting numbers of participants.
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Early On Program Receives Special Recognition
The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency’s Early On program received a Partnership Award at the Community Action Hearts and Hands Celebration on April 20 at The Silo in Allegan.
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The Robots are Coming
The EV3 LEGO Robotics Challenge and Coding Showcase is an opportunity for youth who have been studying robotics and/or coding to demonstrate their learning, celebrate accomplishments, and interact with others who share similar interests.
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ACATEC Programs to Present at State CTE Event
For the fifth year in a row an ACATEC program has been chosen to present at the annual state Career and Technical Education (CTE) Showcase in Lansing.
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Four Allegan County Schools on MDE Reward School List
Congratulations to the staff, students and parents of Pine Trails Elementary in Allegan, Sycamore Elementary in Hopkins, Cooper Elementary in Plainwell, and R.J. Steeby Elementary in Wayland.
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Using Pennies to Fight Poverty
The ACTAEC Penny War took on some added significance by helping fight hunger and poverty. Proceeds from the event were used to purchase farm animals through Heifer International.
