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Kent ISD superintendent’s philosophy: ‘lead with kindness’

Kent ISD Charles Honey
Ron Gorman wasn’t a great K-12 student himself but now loves his work as leader of Kent ISD’s 20 school districts and its own programs.

This grad went from the youngest in the room to leading the conversation

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
From shaping discussions to emceeing major events, Ryleigh O’Connor helped a multi-district, student-led organization expand its reach and influence.

Community groups team up for summer fun, back-to-school fair

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Comstock Park Community Outreach is hosting monthly summer activities for families, including a foam party this month and a back-to-school resource fair in August.

New book club focuses on dual-language programs

All Districts Alexis Stark
Educators can sign up to take part in a book club led by leaders in the field of bilingual education.

We heard you: SNN survey results show importance of student voice

All Districts Erin Albanese
Our survey shows: features on students, teachers and staff are your favorite articles.

Districts grapple with falling student counts, other funding issues

All Districts Erin Albanese
Declining enrollment, the expiration of federal funds and inflation are top concerns of administrators as they work to balance district budgets.

Arts Council elimination could negatively impact schools

All Districts Morgan Jarema
The Michigan House has voted to approve a state budget that would eliminate the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. That has the potential to cut arts programs in schools across the state.

Free summer meals at select KDL branches

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Sack Suppers at KDL are available to children and teens at KDL’s Wyoming, Kelloggsville and Kentwood branches.

Fourth-graders take turns teaching the teacher, one another

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
End-of-year project lets students share their passions while practicing research, presentation and leadership skills.

Summer EBT offers up to $120 for groceries

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A local school leader is helping to raise awareness about the summer program to ensure eligible families use the benefits available to them.

Free meal program feeding many kids this summer

All Districts Erin Albanese
School districts are working to make sure no child goes hungry this summer.

Commencement walk extra sweet for grad ‘who has conquered so much’

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
After a brain cancer diagnosis forced him to relearn how to walk and learn, Konnor VanDyke returned to school, graduated with his classmates and earned the 2026 Grit Award.

From SchoolAI to Google Gemini, students learn to navigate AI

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD districts are integrating artificial intelligence into lessons that build critical thinking skills, encourage ethical use and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

Tracking kindness, one pom-pom at a time 

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Since December, Pine Island students have been counting their acts of kindness by filling a canning jar with pom-poms.

Shuffleboard showdown: students battle for bragging rights

Comstock Park Brett Atwood
Using their math skills, fourth- and fifth-graders build their own shuffleboards for the school’s annual shuffleboard competition.

Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’

Podcasts Charles Honey
Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.
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