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Student Rep Sees School Board Service As Preparation

Kent City School News Network

Parker Fritz is one of those guys you just know is going places. That's why when the Kent City Community Schools Board of Education decided...

Education Researcher Says We’re Teaching Too Much to be Good at Anything

Forest Hills School News Network

There aren't enough hours in the day for educators to teach everything we're asking of them, let alone constructively criticize peers to improve how we...

Byron Center and Kenowa Hills named to AP Honor Roll

Byron Center School News Network

Byron Center Public School District and Kenowa Hills School District are listed on the College Board’s 5th Annual AP District Honor Roll — a...

GRPS will ask voters to approve $175 million bond issue in November

Grand Rapids School News Network

Voters in the Grand Rapids Public Schools will be asked in November to approve a $175 million bond issue for building construction, technology improvements...

Dads Demonstrate Dedication to Students, Learning

Sparta School News Network

Todd Yemc once believed kindergarteners spent the bulk of their school day drawing pictures and coloring. His assumption quickly evaporated after he volunteered with...

Parent University Building Stronger Families

Grand Rapids School News Network

With a seven-year-old son diagnosed with autism, Grand Rapids Public Schools parent Deanna Wilson has some special challenges. She'd been educated by doctors and counselors...

Safety, Building Improvements Targeted In $14.1 Million Bond Proposal

Godwin Heights School News Network

Student safety and making essential improvements to the school district's buildings are at the forefront of a $14.1 million bond request voters will consider...

Art in Learning

Sparta School News Network

Prominently displayed in the hallway of the administration building and inside its Board of Education room are 50 paintings that staff members and parents...

Challenge Scholars Helps Reinvigorate West Side

Grand Rapids School News Network

There's a lot of positive energy emanating from Grand Rapids' West Side and many say at least some of it is because of the...

“We The People” Not Deterred by a Snow Day

Kent ISD School News Network

Imagine immersing yourself in endless hours of studying U.S. history, civics and government, with the goal of proudly representing your school and community at...

College Visits Show Students Opportunities

Kent City School News Network

LeKae Scarlavai is finding it just a bit easier to decide what to do with the rest of her life. That's after the 17-year-old junior...

Recycling Program Helps Special Education Students Practice Essential Skills

Caledonia School News Network

Logan Montaque and Matt Kuzava cannot contain their glee. It's their turn to grab a two-wheel collection cart and walk from classroom to classroom...

School Spirit Store Rewards Positive Behavior

Godwin Heights School News Network

Screeeeech! Two heavy retail display cases make their presence known as high school teachers move them across one end of a room to the...

Honored Alumnus Walks the Talk; Role Model to Athletes

Caledonia School News Network

The earned trophies and championships that line Grand Haven High School's hallway would make any basketball coach proud and Katie Kowalczyk-Fulmer is no exception. But...

Scarred by War, Driven to Make a Difference

Caledonia School News Network

Born against the backdrop of war, Bosnian immigrant Katarina Vickovic is driven to take advantage of her second chance, and to help others avoid...

Reading, Writing and ‘Rithmetic? How About Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales?

Grand Rapids School News Network

It may be a little unusual that a 17-year-old is already the CEO of a company but the venture headed by Rolando Garcia is...

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent County, which enroll more than 90,000 students. Founded in 2013, we are an editorially independent news site funded by Kent ISD, local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and photojournalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues that enhance or discourage student success, and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

‘You can do anything and everything’

Dads demonstrate dedication to students and learning

His heart is in the health care field

Northview grad is a future forest mapper

Book battle promotes literacy, teamwork

Future health care pros sample multiple career focuses

Young readers follow the recipe for perfect pound cake

Young engineers turn paper into a wild ride

Red Hawk Rivals episode 2: ‘Cornhole’

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Basketball team unites students, promotes inclusion

Diving into social-emotional learning

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