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Report on center-based special education programs provides ‘a path to move forward’

All Districts James Harger
Kent ISD Superintendent Ron Caniff says a consultant’s report on the Center-based Special Education Programs offers a roadmap for the future...

College, careers and their dreams — focus of Latino Youth Conference

All Districts James Harger
Several hundred Latino eighth-graders from schools throughout West Michigan braved slippery roads and chilly winds to join the 20th Annual Latino Youth Conference and hear about the power of their dreams...

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Teachers do the snow-day shuffle, trying to make up for lost instruction time

All Districts Erin Albanese
The mid-winter blitz of snow days has teachers trying to make up for lost instruction time, and reshuffling their lesson plans for the weeks to come...

Schools and agencies improvise to feed snowbound students during polar vortex

All Districts James Harger
A collection of school and social improvised to keep kids and families fed last week when the Polar Vortex resulted in five days of school closings. Kids who were used to getting their meals at school were in danger of going hungry, according to local school administrators...

Schools work to minimize impact of #polarvortex2019 on district calendars, classrooms

All Districts Charles Honey
As classes resume this week, principals and teachers are scrambling to make up for lost instruction time, as superintendents prepare to ask the state to ease rules on how many snow days they’re permitted...

MSU finance study finds education funding going backwards, with Michigan dead last among the states — and the disinvestment shows

All Districts Erin Albanese
A study on Michigan school finance, detailing how state lags in revenue growth and student performance, calls for a more equitable funding system...

Harvard-based Boston Basics localized to impact Kent County children

All Districts Erin Albanese
Educators are using research-based Success Basics, through home visits, parent resources and a website, to impact brain development of Kent County’s youngest children...

State program to fight racial bias in school discipline is moving ahead despite federal pushback

All Districts James Harger
A federally funded program of the Michigan Department of Education supports school district efforts to reduce racial disparity in discipline by addressing together student issues of behavior and learning...

K-3 students earn real rewards for reading every day

All Districts Bridie Bereza
A countywide library program entices students to read more, in response to a looming challenge: implementation of the third grade reading law...

Call for film fest entries

All Districts Erin Albanese
With its origins in Byron Center, the festival attracts hundreds of video submissions each year. Deadline this year is Feb. 8. Previously for high school students, a classroom category has been added for K-8...

State’s new letter-grade system for schools gets mixed reviews

All Districts Erin Albanese
New legislation means Michigan schools will receive grades in several categories, but no overall grade...

Students can enter Gerald R. Ford Essay Challenge

All Districts Erin Albanese
The President Gerald R. Ford Student Essay Challenge is open to all 9th through 12th grade students. Entries must be received by March 11, 2019...

Students bite into healthy eating, learn wellness tips

All Districts Gregory Chandler
The Kent County Health Department’s new campaign, along with the YMCA, encourages students to eat those fruits and veggies, at home and in the school cafeteria...

From making meals to selling Christmas cards, students learn job skills

All Districts Gregory Chandler
Now in its 15th year, Region 1 Transition Services provides continuing education opportunities for adults, ages 18-26, with special needs in northern Kent County. The program’s goal is to help students gain employment, become involved in their local communities and lead independent lives...

Helping young children the purpose of countywide millage request

All Districts James Harger
Early childhood advocates in Kent County are hoping voters will approve a .25 mill proposal to fund programs to help prepare children for kindergarten...
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