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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

First-generation college students ‘bring level of grit, perseverance’

School resource officers vow to provide students ‘a safe place’

New principal serving MySchool@Kent

Sixth-grader draws attention with art skills

Operating millage renewal on ballot May 5

‘I get to be a dad to so many people’

The classroom calls out to these teaching cadets

‘Leading by example’: District celebrates arrival of first EV buses

Rockford senior turns love of outdoors into state FFA title

Future songwriters, audio engineers learning to create in production lab

Incoming Michigan FFA president plans career in agriculture

STEAM night shows ‘we never stop learning’

Tessa Bunting grows alongside the kids she teaches

Roby to exit district next year in ‘mutually agreed upon’ departure

District to seek non-homestead millage

Second-graders explore the art of embroidery

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