Alexis Stark

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Alexis Stark is a reporter covering Byron Center, Caledonia, Godfrey-Lee, Kenowa Hills and Thornapple Kellogg. She grew up in metro Detroit and her journalism journey brought her west to Grand Rapids via Michigan State University where she covered features and campus news for The State News. She also co-authored three 100-question guides to increase understanding and awareness of various human identities, through the MSU School of Journalism. Following graduation, she worked as a beat reporter for The Ann Arbor News, covering stories on education, community, prison arts and poetry, before finding her calling in education reporting and landing at SNN. Alexis is also the author of a poetry chapbook, “Learning to Sleep in the Middle of the Bed.”

Three to interview for Godfrey-Lee superintendent post

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

After receiving completed applications from 14 educators in Michigan, Illinois and as far as California and Canada, the Godfrey Lee Board of Education has selected three candidates for a first round of interviews...

Trio of teachers recognized for inspiring learning & leadership

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

The three honorees become the district’s nominees for the Michigan Teacher of the Year award...

College 101: Getting ahead

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills High School and Grand Rapids Community College have partnered to offer students an opportunity to earn a free associate degree while still in high school...

Men log on to talk identity, culture, education

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Manhood Mondays on Facebook Live aims to spark conversation among men of color...

Former UPS loader-driver, woodworker wants students to feel heard

Caledonia Alexis Stark

William Martin is the new principal at Caledonia High School...

Former football star from the 1940s takes the field at Homecoming game

Caledonia Alexis Stark

To celebrate 1948 Caledonia alumnus and football team captain, Caledonia High School invited Eugene Raab to be the honorary captain at the homecoming football game...

Now, Knighthood can start even earlier

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

The new infant room at the Early Childhood Center is now open to the district’s youngest learners, and already has a waitlist...

Leading with strength, consistency and love

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Whitney Mitchell Krusniak is the new supervisor of special education and early childhood programming Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center...

A place to belong

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark

The new Veterans Center in Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall connects students who served in the military with resources to be successful and a place to call their own on campus...

Athletics provide ‘sense of community’

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

SNN gets to know the new athletic director at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools...

Celebrating their blue ribbon school

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Dutton Elementary has been recognized as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School...

Want to drive, cook or clean? Here are jobs for you

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is looking to hire people for several open positions across the district including bus drivers, custodial, paraprofessional, child care, food service, and clerical...

‘Support comes from anyone and everyone in their own way’

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Her own teaching career on hold, a local woman finds a way to impact students...

Vaccine clinics for GRCC, Kentwood communities focus on accessibility

School 2.0 Alexis Stark

Leaders at Grand Rapids Community College believe vaccines are an effective tool in slowing the spread of COVID-19, so they are working to make the vaccine process accessible for everyone...

Lecture series kicks off with faith-equity emphasis

Grand Rapids Community College Alexis Stark

Austin Channing Brown says there’s a connection between our faith and how we think about racial equity...

Meet Your Administrators: Jason McGhee

Grand Rapids Alexis Stark

Jason McGhee is the new principal at Innovation Central High School...

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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.

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New math strategy equals confidence, competence

Alum shares love of reading, writing with students

Training a robot, one fish at a time, in Hour of AI

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Students shape conversation at annual Listen. Learn. Lead. event

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