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Ensuring smooth reunifications after emergency events

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County.

AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?

Podcasts Charles Honey

The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say.

You’re invited: Take the 2026 SNN audience survey

All Districts Erin Albanese

Your input has helped improve School News Network throughout our first 12 years. Now you can impact our future.

Preschool program open houses this week

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Free preschool is available to families throughout Kent ISD who have a child turning 4 before Dec. 1.

K-12 leaders advocate for weighted school funding formula

All Districts Erin Albanese

After seeing success in other states, local school leaders are advocating for a funding formula that better serves students who have a variety of needs.

Students share why being heard matters

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Winners from the Forest Hills MLK Day Challenge share their thoughts on the impact of being heard.

New model provides ‘common language’ for emergency response in schools

All Districts Riley Kelley

The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation's model for school emergencies is being embraced by districts in Kent County and beyond.

From student to teacher: Goodwillie alum comes full circle

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Isabelle Gray, a 2021 Forest Hills Northern High School graduate, returned last fall to Goodwillie Environmental School, where her passion for the outdoors took root.

Governor announces statewide art, writing contests for K-12 students

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The deadline is Feb. 15 for students interested in submitting an entry.

Inspiring her peers to make time to make a difference

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A last-minute challenge during Orange Week showcased a Eastern High senior’s leadership, service and commitment to Kids’ Food Basket.

Early mornings, plenty of stickers: the life of a bus driver

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Whether her students ride for 10 minutes or an hour, Mikal Bos focuses on making the journey both fun and safe.

‘Surreal moment’ as junior takes top spot in graphic novel contest

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Anthony Wells, a Forest Hills Northern junior, earned first place in KDL’s inaugural teen graphic novel competition.

Teen musicians find passion, community in the ABC Orchestra

Podcasts Charles Honey

The ABC Orchestra spreads holiday joy with its spirited blend of pop, rock and jazz, along with playing community gigs all school year.

Forest Hills breaks ground on new $48 million aquatic center

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The new aquatic center is designed to expand athletic competition, swim education, and community recreation.

Funding vs. rights: Michigan schools push back on grant waiver

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Michigan school districts are wrestling with whether to accept millions in mental health funding or reject it over a controversial waiver they say puts their legal rights at risk.

Bus tracking app keeps families in the loop

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

With a few taps on their phones, parents can now see exactly when and where their child’s bus is along their route.

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