West Shore School News

Schools using statewide initiative to train new, local teachers 

February 1, 2024

Schools using statewide initiative to train new, local teachers West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Story and photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief A new statewide initiative is giving 900 aspiring teachers an opportunity to earn certification with no debt. Talent Together was launched…

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170 middle schoolers compete in Math Counts

January 23, 2024

170 middle schoolers compete in Math Counts West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — On Tuesday over 170 area middle school students gathered at the West Shore Community College Rec Center to test their math skills. The…

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ESD offers mentoring to new teachers through New Teacher Coaching Initiative

January 23, 2024

ESD offers mentoring to new teachers through New Teacher Coaching Initiative West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The West Shore Educational Service District has launched a mentor program to help guide newer teachers. The New Teacher Coaching Initiative, led…

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Several factors go into making school snow day decision

January 18, 2024

Several factors go into making school snow day decision West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Over the past week, parents, students, and school staff have experienced the seasonal northern Michigan tradition of school closings. The first school closing of the season took place…

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Ludington State Park Winter Book Walk scheduled for Jan. 20

January 11, 2024

Ludington State Park Winter Book Walk scheduled for Jan. 20 West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — A Winter Book Walk will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20 between 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ludington State Park. The event, coordinated…

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