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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?

Brighter, more functional spaces welcome students back to school

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students are already enjoying a refreshed cafeteria, updated classrooms and new technology as school begins.

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.

Exploration & excitement: students get to know Kent Career Tech Center

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The new student orientation open house was packed as students and families met teachers and toured the facility.

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.

Construction in full swing across Comstock Park Public Schools this summer

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Work at Stoney Creek is nearing completion this summer, just as construction kicks off at the high school, including the addition of a new auxiliary gym.

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.