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‘It’s a generational reconnection’

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Community members connected with students and toured the new Beach Elementary during the Forever Red Hawks event.

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.

Nashville is next for high school pedal steel prodigy

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

This Cedar Springs High School senior plans to move to Nashville to pursue a career in country music.

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.

Class aims to empower student shutterbugs

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

From portraits to still lifes, photography students are learning it all.

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.

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.

New elevators, bigger classrooms, & don’t forget that playground!

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

The new Beach Elementary has much to offer.

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?

District welcomes new directors to leadership team

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

SNN gets to know the new directors on Cedar Springs’ administrative team.

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.

Birth rates, jobs, affordable homes all key to kindergarten enrollment

East Grand Rapids Riley Kelley

District officials discuss the causes and impacts of declining kindergarten enrollment.

Student homeless numbers increase, future funding uncertain

All Districts Erin Albanese

The number of students experiencing homelessness is up and future funding to meet their needs is uncertain.

Summer outreach connects families facing housing insecurity with resources

All Districts Erin Albanese

During summer months, more families live in cars or are unsheltered. Kent ISD and community partners are working to help them.

‘The difference is astronomical’: Construction projects near completion

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Cedar Springs Public Schools is nearing the end of two major bond-funded construction projects.

‘If I can teach them how to problem solve, then they can do anything’

Future teacher, baker inspired at school

Servant leader wants to further ‘that family feel’

Fourth-grader teaches peers about living with diabetes

Students build, launch boats using upcycled materials

Living Lab courtyard gives reading challenge autumn ambience

Taking a collaborative, project-based approach to math

Math strategies promote increased engagement

New bus allows transportation for all students — together

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

Kent ISD consultant appointed to state youth mental health commission

2025 grad reflects on inclusive high-school experience

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