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Social studies teacher honored for service, sacrifice and supporting veterans

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Heather Tornes, Distinguished Citizen Award recipient and Caledonia High School social studies teacher, sees every day as a chance for her students to learn from the past to become better, more well-rounded citizens.

We ask students: What is high school like for you?

All Districts Erin Albanese

Ten students, 10 different high schools. We ask, ‘What is school like for you?’ They weigh in on that, and so much more.

Young brains, big potential: From birth onward, special-ed services can make a lifetime of difference

All Districts School News Network

"Study Hall" talks to Lindsey VanDyke about how intervening with children’s special needs from the time they’re born can best prepare them for school and life.

Preschool program hosts open houses this week

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Open houses are April 24 and 25 at locations across Kent County and in the Thornapple Kellogg school district.

What is the non-homestead tax, and who pays it?

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Homeowners do not pay a non-homestead millage, so why are they required to vote on it? We take a look at the Headlee Amendment and Proposal A.

Opening career pathways through work-based learning

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The third in our series of articles about CareerPrep 2030, a Kent ISD initiative to expand offerings and boost student enrollment in career and technical education over the next five years.

May 6 ballot proposal asks voters to renew non-homestead operating millage

Caledonia Alexis Stark

At the May 6 elections, Caledonia Community Schools voters will be asked to consider renewing the district’s non-homestead, 18-mills operating millage.

What would closing U.S. Dept. of Education mean for special education in Kent County?

Podcasts Charles Honey

President Trump has vowed to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. What’s at risk for special-education programs locally if this happens?

Old McDonald had a math lesson

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Old McDonald’s farm animals helped kindergartners learn addition, reading comprehension and how food comes from farms to markets.

Growth continues in free-to-all preschool program

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

The Great Start Readiness Program continues to add classrooms in anticipation of future growth.

State official ‘very concerned’ about possible threats to education funding

All Districts Riley Kelley

Rep. Carol Glanville talked with constituents about education budget issues while visiting Kent District Library’s Grandville branch.

New Cal Community Center a ‘vision come to life’

Caledonia Alexis Stark

The long-awaited Cal Community Center, in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, opens to the public today.

A career in auto repair? For some students, it starts in high school

Podcasts Charles Honey

A Grandville High School teacher and student discuss the “motor skills” learned and career options opened by classes in automotive maintenance as well as in other career and technical education programs.