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U.S. Rep. Scholten weighs in on national issues affecting local schools

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten recently sat down with SNN to discuss career and technical education, the upcoming election and more.

Is it enough? Supplemental budget aims to offset mental health, security cuts

All Districts Riley Kelley

Supplemental funds will curb the impact of mental health and safety cuts in the education budget, but they won’t solve everything.

Why do most schools start before Labor Day? Several reasons

Multi Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Middle college programs are the main reason Kent ISD seeks a post-Labor Day waiver for all local school districts. But there are others.

Bus drivers role-play safety, security events

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

More than 170 attended a training focused on educating bus drivers on how to handle unexpected violence and threats.

Voters say ‘yes’ to library, early childhood millage requests

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Both the Kent District Library and the Ready by Five early childhood millage requests had huge support at the polls.

Voters to consider KDL, Ready by Five proposals

Kent District Library Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

KDL seeks a one-year gap fund millage while the Ready by Five millage is up for a renewal.

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.

His path led him back to adult ed

Fifth–grader demonstrates school pride in presentation

Same family, different major goals

Her leadership style: bring out the best in others

Marching band showcase culminates ‘big effort every day’

Real-world scenarios meet STEM fun

ArtPrize exhibit honors veterans & their stories

Student-built boats make a splash during regatta

Same family, different major goals

Summer internship leads to national news segment

What do you want to learn? Zinser students weigh in

These middle-schoolers strive to be strong readers

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