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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.

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

He’s a man of many passions — including leadership

‘I realized I was ready’ for state leadership role, senior says

This grad went from the youngest in the room to leading the conversation

Gaining hands-on automotive experience, certifications

Arts Council elimination could negatively impact schools

Middle-schoolers use math to make a menagerie

Turning bilingual skills into career opportunities

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

Feeling good to help others feel good

Grant makes beautiful music therapy possible

Program uses stories to build literacy, connection

Yearly Archives: 2026

Refugee completes high school twice, graduates as valedictorian

Summer abounds with learning opportunities

Hands-on math class shows surprising results

Have you heard? New district podcast aims to set record straight

Navigating seizures to find success through sport

Program uses stories to build literacy, connection

Caps, gowns and game plans: juniors look to the future

Tracking kindness, one pom-pom at a time

Educators: Learn how to teach about ‘finfluencers’, sports betting

Fifth-graders restock time capsule for another quarter century

He credits school with helping him overcome grief, loss

Students document, present composite of immigration stories

Signing day: Auto Tech students accept employment offers

Find all kinds of ‘wonder’ at the library this summer

‘Show up for yourself,’ says champion hurdler

Educator event showcases manufacturing career pathways

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