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Kent County voters to consider early childhood millage renewal

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

On Aug. 6, Kent County voters will consider renewing the Ready by Five millage that supports early childhood education programs.

With unbridled enthusiasm, School News Network founder showed ‘our public schools work’

All Districts Charles Honey

As she retires from Kent ISD, Allison Kaufman reflects on the founding of School News Network, the capstone of her long career.

Students learn today — and also lead today

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

“Learn today, lead tomorrow” is a common slogan for schools and youth programs. But students now are also leading today, in meaningful, productive ways.

School safety and security expert focuses largely on prevention

All Districts Erin Albanese

This former U.S. Secret Service agent is helping schools in Kent County and across the country become more secure and ready to respond to emergencies.

Diving into social-emotional learning

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

Social-emotional learning helps students better understand themselves and others so they can solve problems in productive ways.

Safety tips, resources available for eclipse viewing

All Districts Erin Albanese

Here are a few ways to prepare for the April 8 solar eclipse.

Advocating for people with disabilities

All Districts Malik Harvey

In this episode, Q talks about his involvement at Lowell High School in drama, choir and Model UN. As a person with disability, he talks about how systems impact people with disabilities, common misconceptions, and his dreams for the future.

Enrollment now open for Great Start Readiness Program

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Eligible families with children age 4 by Dec. 1 could qualify for free preschool.

Educators explore ways to incorporate lessons on Mandela into curriculum

All Districts Erin Albanese

Teachers visited “Mandela: The Official Exhibition” at Grand Rapids Public Museum for a special Educator Night

Lt. Gov. promotes free, universal preschool during Grand Rapids visit

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II talked to staff and a parent about early childhood education in support of the PreK for All initiative.

Aspiring poets can win prizes through KDL Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest

All Districts Edith Reyes

Kent District Library is asking teens to submit poetry for Write Michigan

Special education: fulfilling the promise of education for all

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

As a child learns and grows, special education support evolves and changes as well. We spoke with a local educator to learn more about those supports and how parents can best advocate for their child.

Chosen and challenged: How books become a library

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

A library’s collection comes to be through selection and recommendation — and curation by experts.

Welcome to Study Hall, a podcast about education magic

Profiles of Students, Staff, Teachers School News Network

Study Hall from School News Network is a new podcast offering conversations with educators and students about the little miracles of learning in local public schools.

School News Network partnering with El Vocero Hispano

All Districts Edith Reyes

The Hispanic newspaper El Vocero Hispano will be publishing some School News Network stories in Spanish.

Group gathers for civil discourse around divisive issues in schools

All Districts Erin Albanese

More than 200 people of different ages and backgrounds recently gathered to have civil discourse around polarizing issues facing public schools.

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