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You’re invited: Take the 2026 SNN audience survey

All Districts School News Network

Your input has helped improve School News Network throughout our first 12 years. Now you can impact our future.

Teaching the next generation an important trade

Kent City School News Network

In the latest episode of the “Your Dream is Our Dream” podcast, an electrical instructor and high school senior discuss the importance of the technical trades.

One book, many fifth-graders

Education Everywhere School News Network

Fifth-graders across Grand Rapids are all reading a book about being a vacation hero.

Summer music camps keep kids in tune

Education Everywhere School News Network

Whether it’s band or piano, there is a camp for you.

Poetry contest accepting entries through Feb. 28

Education Everywhere School News Network

Kent County residents of all ages are invited to enter the 58th annual Dyer-Ives competition.

Time to sign up for Camp Curious at GRPM

Education Everywhere School News Network

Grand Rapids Public Museum summer camp opportunities open this month

Library hosts free lecture on MLK’s ‘haunting concern’

Education Everywhere School News Network

Grand Rapids Public Library will commemorate MLK Day with a lecture by a local historian.

Learn about local history from the History Detectives

Education Everywhere School News Network

Topics include the controversial segregation history of Grand Rapids schools, local women’s suffrage efforts, indigenous footpaths that are now our streets, and more.

Keep your home safe from fire dangers this holiday season

Featured Briefs School News Network

The holidays often present an increased risk of fires in the home. Our Education Everywhere partner, E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire & Safety, shares some simple steps to keep your celebration safe and happy.

Kent District Library to award scholarships for community impact

Education Everywhere School News Network

Up to three $5,000 scholarships are available for students who have made an impact on their community.

Give the gift of learning experiences this holiday

Education Everywhere School News Network

Our Education Everywhere partners have great gift ideas for your family.

“Cool Kids” produce a musical

Education Everywhere School News Network

The Ebony Road Players bring a musical production to the Grand Rapids Public Museum

Write Michigan contest open for entries

Education Everywhere School News Network

The 14th annual KDL short story contest awards cash prizes and anthology publication.

Commentary: Michigan’s most vulnerable students deserve a budget that meets their needs

All Districts School News Network

The Wyoming superintendent weighs in on state budget priorities.

Pollinator exhibit highlights zoo’s effort to save rare butterfly

John Ball Zoo School News Network

Kent County school groups can visit the zoo and exhibit for free this fall.

Today’s student leaders, tomorrow’s community leaders

Kent ISD School News Network

How is school helping students reach their goals? This podcast episode has students answering that question.

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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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