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Kent County Cup gamers represent 18 high schools

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Kent ISD — Forty ninth- through 12th graders gathered this past weekend for an intense day of gaming, racing their virtual way through the...

‘Forget Me Not’ documentary screening focuses on inclusive education

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

Kent ISD is presenting a free screening of a documentary that follows a family’s journey with inclusive education.

Cooking up a plan for fire safety

E.S.C.A.P.E. Inc. Fire Lieutenant Michael McLeieer of E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety

Cook with caution by following these tips before gathering around the table this holiday season

Kent County residents encouraged to participate in health needs assessment

Sponsor-related School News Network

Information about health needs gathered from county residents will narrow focus for health department, hospitals, and organizations for the next three years

Educators, students welcome at zoo’s STEAM Day

Education Everywhere Alexis Stark

Education Everywhere — Teachers can attend STEAM Day at the John Ball Zoo for free on Saturday, Sept. 23. STEAM Day invites educators, students and...

Come together, everyone!

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

All are invited to check out the district’s new athletic complex at the annual Kelloggsville Community Event.

Short story contest deadline is Nov. 30

Education Everywhere Alexis Stark

Michigan writers of all ages are invited to share their stories and enter Kent District Library’s twelfth annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest.

Drivers wanted

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Dean Transportation is seeking to fill bus driver, attendant and technician positions at Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kent ISD.

Applications for Equity in Literacy Fellowship available

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

A national professional learning provider is offering educators the opportunity to participate in a one-year Equity in Literacy Fellowship...

Spring Is Here – Remember to Play it Safe!

E.S.C.A.P.E. Inc. Fire Lieutenant Michael McLeieer of E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety

With warmer weather and longer days, people throughout Michigan are emerging from their winter cocoons to focus on long-neglected projects like spring cleaning, home...

Registration open for summer STEAM conference

Opportunities Beth Heinen Bell

Science on the Grand, a STEAM conference for educators put on by the Van Andel Institute for Education, will be held this summer on July 10 and 11...

Math, reading lessons aim to curb summer learning loss

Opportunities Erin Albanese

Students have the opportunity to keep their grasp on math and reading this summer thorough nine-week program...

High school students: design a better future

Opportunities School News Network

Juniors and seniors in the workshop will work in teams to create compelling solutions — whether a product, service, or business model — to solve ‘wicked problems’ facing the West Michigan region...

Video contest winner jumped into teaching

Sponsor-related School News Network

Sara Westrate used her time as a substitute teacher to figure out where she fit best...

Holiday tips for young children and children with autism

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Sometimes a child’s tolerance for new environments, experiences, and people can vary. Our partners at Wedgwood Christian Services offer some advice for navigating the holidays...

Community invited to discussion on youth vaping

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The free event requires registration and will be held both in person and via live stream...

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues facing students and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

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New art classroom invites ‘productive artistic work’

Orchestra covers ABCs of performing across genres

ArtPrize-inspired event integrates tech, soft skills

Game board showcase demonstrates fun of skill-building

Students shape conversation at annual Listen. Learn. Lead. event

Annual State of the Student event highlights student voice

Quarterback: biggest growth has come from mix of peers, cultures

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