Explore the unique programs and activities area cultural groups offer to extend student learning – in and beyond the classroom. For teachers (and more) all in one place!
Making masks more fun
A face mask tie-dying activity teaches East Oakview developmental kindergartners teamwork and patience while also supporting a very local business...
Bringing individual value to shared space
An assignment based on a Detroit art project teaches students that they each help to build and shape their ‘neighborhood’...
EDUCATION EVERYWHERE
- Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
- Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
- Grand Rapids Public Library
- Grand Rapids Public Museum
- John Ball Zoo
- Kent District Library
- Van Andel Institute
- Music and Dance
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Making Headlines
This student leader aspires to inspire
His advice: seize all opportunities, reach out to others...
Summer programs hit a high note for thousands of students
Educators across the county called on Kent ISD to deliver more robust summer learning opportunities following the school shutdown due to the pandemic.
Amid the virus gloom, schools shine rays of goodness
For every storm cloud there’s a rainbow on the horizon, and in the midst of coronavirus, there are plenty of bright spots to illuminate -- especially in the world of education...
School bus delivers so much more than meals during school closure
Kenowa Hills is one of many districts who are making sure their students receive the daily meals that they normally rely on their schools to provide...
Student homelessness tied to lack of affordable housing
AJ, 16, is one of nearly 2,500 students in Kent County who are homeless. She is one of many young people affected by the lack of affordable and available housing...
While a few Kent County districts gained students on the annual fall count day, most saw enrollment drops ranging from a few dozen to 100- and 200-plus students...
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A promise for college fulfilled: ‘I’m so grateful’
This fall some 250 students are attending Grand Rapids Community College on a Promise Zone scholarship, including 160 from Grand Rapids Public Schools...
Students learn resilience by piecing together art
It’s Bruno Mars and breaking glass in Room 1505 at Kelloggsville High School this fall...
Major factor in school closings: evidence of virus spread
While the Kent County Health Department is working hard with superintendents to keep schools open, sometimes closing is the best way to mitigate spread...
Area superintendents warn of need for vigilance in combating virus
The superintendents’ letter warns if cases continue to trend upwards, further restrictions in school settings could be necessary...
Learning Despite a Crisis
School News Network continues its reporting on how districts, teachers and families are helping students learn both inside and outside the school walls during the coronavirus pandemic. We want to serve our schools and you, our readers, during this challenging time, so please send us your ideas for stories and questions you have. Thank you, and live safely!
FEATURED BRIEFS
East Kentwood moves to remote learning due to COVID-19 cases
East Kentwood High School and Freshman Campus has pivoted to remote learning until Friday, Oct. 30 due to positive COVID-19 cases...
Schools closed to stem spread of COVID
Kelloggsville Middle School and Kelloggsville High School move to remote learning for two days after students and staff show symptoms of COVID...
KCTC moves some programs to virtual format
Due to two of its staff people having been impacted by COVID-19, the Kent Career Tech Center has moved several of its programs to virtual/remote learning until Monday, Oct. 26...
Two schools closed due to COVID cases
Northern Hills Middle and Northern High schools closed their doors temporarily this week due to students testing positive for COVID-19...
Gladiola Elementary shifts to remote learning for two weeks due to COVID-19 case
The Kent County Health Department notified Superintendent Craig Hoekstra of the positive case, and due to the extent of possible students and staff who made contact with the individual recommended the school close for in-person instruction...