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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.

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.

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.

In the arena: a principal’s mission to foster community

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

From sticky notes to student check-ins, this principal brings leadership to life by being present where it matters most.

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.

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.

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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