April 2025 - School News Network | A Window into Your Public Schools

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues facing students and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

With a focus on artivism, teacher encourages self-expression

Young leaders find their place at the table on student council

With striking commitment, he leads percussionists to find ‘genuine joy’

Young bowler’s future is all strikes and spares

Taking math from the classroom to the court

STEM rocket project launches students into summer

Book Bus keeps reading skills sharp during the summer

Creating music, building relationships with ‘magical’ students

‘Building assets’ helps students steer clear of dangerous options

Art & writing competition winners share work

Sparking success: welding in virtual reality

Destination Lake Michigan: newcomers study local watershed

Monthly Archives: April 2025

Thornapple Kellogg chooses new superintendent

Principal named next superintendent in unanimous vote

$74.6 million bond proposal would fund improvements, additions district-wide

Mentors lead recess with sportsmanship, respect and high school-level spinning and swinging

Desire to help others draws her to health care

How much do mental-health stressors complicate the high-school experience?

Michigan Supreme Court justices take the bench in high school auditorium

Preschoolers move to brand-new classrooms as expansion work continues

From humble beginnings to ArtPrize winner, artist shares his story

Middle-school multitasking: exploring career pathways during lunch

Social studies teacher honored for service, sacrifice and supporting veterans

Multipurpose center to feature space for athletics, academics, arts

President Ford’s son to mark 50th anniversary of fall of Saigon

Elementary classes learn why the orchestra rocks

Superintendent: ‘Who we are’ is rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion

Pilot class helps students navigate college, early careers

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