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Bond refinance projected to save nearly $1 million

Caledonia Alexis Stark
The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education recently approved the refinancing of $10.5 million in bonds, projecting a savings of more than $830,000 over the remaining life of the 2016 bonds.

Trio of area schools recognized for literacy achievements

Caledonia Alexis Stark
Elementaries in Caledonia, Kenowa Hills and Lowell recently received the TalentFirst Literacy Leadership Award for their commitment to helping students grow as readers and increase literacy rates.

$3K tool kits give Tech Center students a career edge

Caledonia Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Six seniors each received a toolbox filled with tools they will use to pursue careers in manufacturing.

Kent County teen service group seeks applications

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Wedgwood Christian Services’ TeenCHARGE is accepting applications through June 5 for its teen leadership and service program.

‘Lean on your team’ says new middle-school leader

Caledonia Alexis Stark
After serving Caledonia Community Schools as a coach, teacher and parent, Angie Stauffer stepped into a new role as principal at Duncan Lake Middle School last December.

WHS & WMU graduate’s mission: to be a voice for refugees

Podcasts Charles Honey
For Mehran Najafi, coming to the U.S. as a refugee from Afghanistan was “like winning a lottery ticket.” Now he wants to help other refugees win tickets too. 

Field trip to IT company a real-world experience 

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent Career Tech Center students get a taste of real-world IT work, exploring servers, systems and customer service at Grand Rapids’ Service Express.

Large turnout for Kent County Cup

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Fifty-two students competed in the third Kent County Cup Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament.

Charting careers in mental health

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
More than 200 students from Kent County districts and the Kent Career Tech Center explored career opportunities in mental health at Pine Rest.

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

All Districts Riley Kelley
The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

Ensuring smooth reunifications after emergency events

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County.

Taking the plunge for a good cause

Caledonia Brett Atwood
Duncan Lake Middle School staff and students braved the winter weather to host their first ‘Cool School Polar Plunge’ in support of Special Olympics and the district’s Unified Sports programs.

AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?

Podcasts Charles Honey
The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say.

Preschool program open houses this week

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Free preschool is available to families throughout Kent ISD who have a child turning 4 before Dec. 1.

You’re invited: Take the 2026 SNN audience survey

All Districts Erin Albanese
Your input has helped improve School News Network throughout our first 12 years. Now you can impact our future.

K-12 leaders advocate for weighted school funding formula

All Districts Erin Albanese
After seeing success in other states, local school leaders are advocating for a funding formula that better serves students who have a variety of needs.
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