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In year of COVID craziness, school stories of inspiration still shine

All Districts Brett Atwood

A video School News Network captured some of the stories that celebrate remarkable achievements of 2020 in this video holiday message...

Schools, organizations step up to feed students, families

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Area schools continue to provide free grab and go meals at regular distribution events and community partners are helping to fill in the gaps to make sure everyone is fed during a very challenging time...

Parents, students warned about online threats

All Districts Erin Albanese

Students should notify adults if they encounter a situation or if they have shared photos online...

Districts offer food distribution events during winter break

All Districts Erin Albanese

For more information about food resources in the area, call United Way 211...

Health Department helps schools tackle challenges of instruction, during winter, in a pandemic

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Working with the health department has been crucial in helping area school leaders understand the nature of COVID-19, the types of mitigation strategies that can be most effective and how to plan for the future...

Latest school closings expand on state-ordered high school mandate

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More Kent County districts continue to announce temporary school building closures, as schools contend with a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Kent County and Michigan...

Registration open for MiCareerQuest

All Districts Erin Albanese

Educators can register their students for spring’s MiCareerQuest, an annual opportunity for tens of thousands of students to learn more about the wealth of careers within West Michigan’s high-demand industries...

Many districts had shifted gears prior to statewide high school closure

All Districts Erin Albanese

Under new order, colleges and high schools must close for in-person learning through Dec. 8. Kindergarten through eighth-grade can continue in person...

Hour of Code to be held virtually this year

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

In partnership with Kent ISD, West Michigan Tech Talent is creating a virtual Hour of Code curriculum for third- through fifth-graders across West Michigan...

Schools in nine districts announce closures as COVID cases spike

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New temporary school building closures were announced by nine school districts in Kent ISD this week, as schools contend with a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Kent County and Michigan...

‘Every vote counts’

All Districts Dianne Carroll Burdick

SNN photographer Dianne Carroll Burdick captured the enthusiasm and thoughts of voters at three polling places...

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Hands-on history: museum becomes classroom for curious students

All Districts Brett Atwood

It’s one thing to study about history in a virtual classroom; it’s another to be immersed in it inside a museum. Students from every area district now have the opportunity to experience hands-on lessons in after-school programs for third- through eighth-graders at the Grand Rapids Public Museum...

Major factor in school closings: evidence of virus spread

All Districts Erin Albanese

While the Kent County Health Department is working hard with superintendents to keep schools open, sometimes closing is the best way to mitigate spread...

Area superintendents warn of need for vigilance in combating virus

All Districts Phil de Haan

The superintendents’ letter warns if cases continue to trend upwards, further restrictions in school settings could be necessary...

Home schooling inquiries grow as parents ponder how to meet children’s needs

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The pandemic has caused parents to seek options for schooling and socialization. For some, home schooling becomes an option, while others create new ways to help their children...

Districts hit with enrollment losses amid pandemic

All Districts Charles Honey

While a few Kent County districts gained students on the annual fall count day, most saw enrollment drops ranging from a few dozen to 100- and 200-plus students...

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