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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.

Board approves enhancement millage renewal proposal for November ballot

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

If voters approve the renewal it will generate $35.6 million for public and charter schools.

How districts have used enhancement millage funds

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Area schools have used enhancement millage funds to expand reading and math initiatives, as well as other student-centered programs.

Volunteers needed to stuff backpacks for students

All Districts Alexis Stark

Storehouse of Community Resources' second annual Big Backpack Build is seeking volunteers to pack more than 10,000 backpacks with essential school supplies for Kent County students.

Approved federal voucher program is scaled back version of original plan

All Districts Erin Albanese

The sweeping federal funding bill passed July 3 includes a school voucher program, but it's not as far reaching as originally planned.

Getting to the bottom of the so-called ‘summer slide’

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Educators discuss summer learning loss and what can be done about it.

Resolution Center hosts restorative practices training for educators

All Districts Erin Albanese

A training on restorative practices aims to equip educators with skills to use in the classroom.

After first year of teaching, ‘I feel like I could just keep going’

All Districts Charles Honey

First-year Kent City teacher Marla Anderson has no regrets about going into public-school teaching, calling it “the best job.”

Massive federal spending bill includes nationwide school voucher program

All Districts Erin Albanese

A first-of-its kind federal school voucher program would allow 100% tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.

‘It has to be engaging’: High-schoolers learn about social-media management

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Students are taking the lead on social-media pages for the summer.

Summer learning reimagined with upcoming engagement nights, more

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Cedar Springs is rethinking its approach to summer school. Now, all K-12 students will have learning opportunities when school is out.

Education advocates grapple with potential closure of DOE

All Districts Riley Kelley

Parents and other education advocates talk about what the closure of the U.S. Department of Education would mean for Kent County and for public education as a whole.

‘Student involvement, teacher involvement – directly related’

All Districts Erin Albanese

How can teaching be a more attractive profession so students can learn better? High schoolers consider the question.

She can finally envision her future, and it’s looking bright

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

This Cedar Springs senior faced abuse and mental health issues, but she refused to give up on life.

Today’s student leaders, tomorrow’s community leaders

Young music pro on track to bring the beats

Taking this job ‘a no-brainer,’ says new principal, longtime resident

New principal asks, ‘What’s the best that could happen?’

Students dance, sing their way through theater camp

Taking math from the classroom to the court

STEM rocket project launches students into summer

Book Bus keeps reading skills sharp during the summer

‘Building assets’ helps students steer clear of dangerous options

Art & writing competition winners share work

Sparking success: welding in virtual reality

Destination Lake Michigan: newcomers study local watershed

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