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New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

All Districts Riley Kelley

The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

District launches new health and STEM programs

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

For next school year, Forest Hills Central High will offer a new Health Careers Academy, while Northern’s STEM Academy will transition into an AP Capstone Diploma STEM program.

Ensuring smooth reunifications after emergency events

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell

Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County.

AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?

Podcasts Charles Honey

The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say.

Preschool program open houses this week

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Free preschool is available to families throughout Kent ISD who have a child turning 4 before Dec. 1.

You’re invited: Take the 2026 SNN audience survey

All Districts Erin Albanese

Your input has helped improve School News Network throughout our first 12 years. Now you can impact our future.

K-12 leaders advocate for weighted school funding formula

All Districts Erin Albanese

After seeing success in other states, local school leaders are advocating for a funding formula that better serves students who have a variety of needs.

Students share why being heard matters

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Winners from the Forest Hills MLK Day Challenge share their thoughts on the impact of being heard.

New model provides ‘common language’ for emergency response in schools

All Districts Riley Kelley

The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation's model for school emergencies is being embraced by districts in Kent County and beyond.

From student to teacher: Goodwillie alum comes full circle

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Isabelle Gray, a 2021 Forest Hills Northern High School graduate, returned last fall to Goodwillie Environmental School, where her passion for the outdoors took root.