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Event addresses youth homelessness, on the rise in Kent County

All Districts Erin Albanese

Organizations and community leaders are joining forces to end youth homelessness.

New communication boards give students an outside voice

Caledonia Alexis Stark

New communication boards at all five elementary schools plus the Early Childhood Center promote inclusivity.

Regional school millage renewed, will continue to benefit all districts

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A millage that has provided funds for staff, intervention, field trips and other opportunities got a big nod from Kent ISD voters.

Virtual welding sparks real-world learning

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Through the new MEERA program, students use virtual welding and 3D printing to explore real-world careers in engineering and advanced manufacturing.

Local resources available as SNAP benefits face pause

All Districts Erin Albanese

More than 77,000 people in Kent County receive SNAP benefits. Schools are helping them find resources if assistance is paused.

New, in-house yearbook class model builds, broadens skills

Caledonia Alexis Stark

Caledonia High School’s new in-house yearbook program focuses on student’s photos and storytelling.

Regional enhancement millage, other education-related proposals up for vote

All Districts Erin Albanese

What’s on the ballot in your district this fall? Find out in this preview of school proposals.

Education budget a ‘decent’ outcome, with ‘asterisks’

All Districts Erin Albanese

With the state budget finally in place, school leaders look at its impacts for the school year in terms of increases and cuts.

Helping Ellie learn: ‘I want her to be a part of everything, just as she is’

Podcasts Charles Honey

A team approach enables a second-grader with Down syndrome to learn in a general-education classroom at Meadow Ridge Elementary.

Commentary: Michigan’s most vulnerable students deserve a budget that meets their needs

All Districts School News Network

The Wyoming superintendent weighs in on state budget priorities.

Governor talks school meals, stalled budget during district visit

All Districts Erin Albanese

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited a Kentwood school this week and explained the need for the state’s universal free school meal program to continue.

New stadium connects community from the past and present

Caledonia Brett Atwood

Caledonia Community Schools kicked off the new school year with the first football game of the season in their newly renovated Ralph E. Myers Stadium, funded by a 2023 bond.

Thanks to collaborative, new teachers say, ‘we know we can do it’

Podcasts Charles Honey

Two teachers explain how the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative is helping them earn full credentials for the classroom jobs they love.

Budget gridlock makes future uncertain for state free meals program

All Districts Riley Kelley

What would the elimination of the Michigan School Meals program mean for area districts?

New school building opens today

Caledonia Alexis Stark

The brand new, air conditioned and more accessible Dutton Elementary school opens to students and staff for the first day of school today.

State, federal funding ‘mess’ complicates return to school

Podcasts Charles Honey

Students are back in school, but where are the state and federal funds? A public schools lobbyist explains the political logjam.

In her classroom, learning comes alive

She’s on the lookout for that ‘OMG moment’ of understanding

Career coming into focus for this aspiring baker

He plans to ‘walk the line’ in new AP role

Lowell grad who has autism pens folly-filled comedic play

Teamwork and tape are key to building the best bobsleds

Learning to love language and cultures through song

Bonanza of books sparks generosity, collaboration

Lowell grad who has autism pens folly-filled comedic play

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Students share why being heard matters

Elementary school integrates therapy dog into lessons

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