School News Network

Does the start of school mean the end of play? No! Step into a few classrooms to see how play is a part of learning and learn more about how to support your child’s playful learning in and out of school.

Fostering playful learning: It’s everywhere and for everyone! 

Kent City schools are shifting their approach to behavior management through a new system that clearly communicates, models and praises positive behaviors

Information about health needs gathered from county residents will narrow focus for health department, hospitals, and organizations for the next three years

Read how freshmen who are new to Rockford Public Schools were welcomed into their new district.

Learn more about what’s new for the 2023-24 school year in Kent City Community Schools. 

Community programs for youth, senior citizens and others are at stake at the polls this November.

This Rockford student did a 180 from pursuing medical training to becoming an aspiring filmmaker.

Michigan’s new Meals for Schools program is taking a big weight off staff and families in Kent City.

Rockford’s superintendent talks about why every student should feel like they belong and what’s new in the district this year.

She’s a learning obstacle unstuck-er...

Riley Kelley is a reporter covering Cedar Springs, Grand Rapids, East Grand Rapids, Rockford and Sparta school districts. An award-winning journalist, Riley spent eight years with the Ludington Daily News, reporting, copy editing, paginating and acting as editor for its weekly entertainment section. He also contributed to LDN’s sister publications, Oceana’s Herald-Journal and the White Lake Beacon. His reporting on issues in education and government has earned accolades from the Michigan Press Association and Michigan Associated Press Media Editors.

This Kent City student is planning a career in law enforcement to help women and children in need...

General education students and students with cognitive impairments get to learn alongside each other...

After 35 years as Page Elementary School’s librarian, Dianne Knight continues to bring energy and flexibility to her job...

Thornapple Kellogg High School brought back its agricultural science classes this past school year after growing requests for the program...