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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

Large turnout for Kent County Cup

Home Improvement class teaches repair basics

School partners with GVSU for literacy event

Theater company, choirs to revisit the past & imagine the future

Kent ISD sells Howard Christensen Nature Center

Kent ISD cuts 10 positions due to loss of grants, dip in online school enrollment

A passion & a career could come into alignment

New high school athletic space is ‘exactly what we needed’

Braille & beyond: Students learn about navigating an unseen world

Students take pi celebration school-wide

Board member sparks ‘meaningful and lasting change’

Teaching the next generation an important trade

Honing their approach to new phonics lessons

Wolf Pack Press cub reporters have school covered

Grandville BOE to interview one for superintendent job

Former Spelling Bee contestant takes top prize

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