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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.

They have a seat at the table — and a say on the school board

What drives him? A desire to advocate, educate & represent

His motto: ‘The grass is green where you water it’

On a quest to college and career — senior is up for the challenge

Musical theater camp sets the stage for show-stopping fun

Building skills that last, from STEM into everything else

Gaining hands-on automotive experience, certifications

Arts Council elimination could negatively impact schools

Poetry an outlet for ‘righteous anger,’ says award-winning writer

‘Art gives me a voice,’ award-winning cartoonist says

With alum’s creative engineering, fifth-grader makes music dreams a reality

Feeling good to help others feel good

Yearly Archives: 2026

From disengaged student to heavy construction, career path ‘just clicked’

It takes a community to send students back to school with confidence

Starting a new school year on the right foot, in the right shoes

Musical theater camp sets the stage for show-stopping fun

Poetry an outlet for ‘righteous anger,’ says award-winning writer

Longtime EL instructor named director of multilingual programming

They have a seat at the table — and a say on the school board

Young filmmakers capture the story and legacy of West Michigan nonprofit leaders

Work is underway on bond-funded high school transformation project

District leaders: state changes to school funding will help meet needs for all students

What drives him? A desire to advocate, educate & represent

His motto: ‘The grass is green where you water it’

Voters in Grand Rapids, Lowell approve school funding requests

He believes all kids are stars — and has the autographs to prove it

District seeks community input as superintendent search begins

With dusters, brooms and teamwork, custodial crew tackles summer cleaning

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