Podcasts

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

Kentwood

Students share thoughts on bringing Black history to light

Godwin Heights

New classroom library sparks excitement for reading

Multi Districts

Chef to a US president says ‘curiosity, consistency’ key to success

Cliff Rome, the nationally acclaimed restaurant owner and personal and executive chef to President Barack Obama, visited three Kent County schools during Black History Month to discuss the transformative power of hospitality.

Rockford

Exploring the ‘science-y side’ of the Winter Games

Cannonsburg Elementary’s STEAM Olympics was a hit.

SNN Video Features

Godwin Heights

Exploring, learning, loving it: Zero Hour in action

Godwin Heights Middle School’s Zero Hour program allows students to explore interests in their favorite content areas, such as math and literature.

Wyoming

Game on! Junior High students find community in club

East Grand Rapids

Immersed in history, science & culture at Grand Rapids Public Museum

Grand Rapids

Third-graders learn all about adaptation at Millennium Park

Kenowa Hills

The Gus Macker Tourney, powered by district marketing students

EDUCATION EVERYWHERE

Fossil or not a fossil? Students ‘dig in’ to find out

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Fourth-graders use observation and knowledge to uncover the Earth’s past.

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Summer music camps keep kids in tune

Education Everywhere School News Network

Whether it’s band or piano, there is a camp for you.

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ISSUES IN EDUCATION

K-12 leaders advocate for weighted school funding formula

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.

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Fossil or not a fossil? Students ‘dig in’ to find out

Kelloggsville

She helps teachers succeed & thrive

Kentwood

Embracing ASL: ‘I think it’s just such a beautiful language’

Sparta

Teaching peers about heart health

Kent City

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All Districts

Summer music camps keep kids in tune

Education Everywhere

Preschool program open houses this week

Kent ISD

Presentation will point out the pitfalls of perfectionism

East Grand Rapids

Pre-K open houses Feb. 26 & 27

Caledonia

Making Headlines

Cedar Springs

Career coming into focus for this aspiring baker

This high-schooler is on her way to running her own bakery.

Student Voices

Forest Hills

Students share why being heard matters

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

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