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We ask students: What is high school like for you?

All Districts Erin Albanese

Ten students, 10 different high schools. We ask, ‘What is school like for you?’ They weigh in on that, and so much more.

Young brains, big potential: From birth onward, special-ed services can make a lifetime of difference

All Districts School News Network

"Study Hall" talks to Lindsey VanDyke about how intervening with children’s special needs from the time they’re born can best prepare them for school and life.

Preschool program hosts open houses this week

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Open houses are April 24 and 25 at locations across Kent County and in the Thornapple Kellogg school district.

Forest Hills voters to decide May 6 on non-homestead millage

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Forest Hills is asking voters to renew its 18-mill levy on non-homestead properties, which is about $24 million annually of the district’s budget.

What is the non-homestead tax, and who pays it?

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Homeowners do not pay a non-homestead millage, so why are they required to vote on it? We take a look at the Headlee Amendment and Proposal A.

Opening career pathways through work-based learning

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The third in our series of articles about CareerPrep 2030, a Kent ISD initiative to expand offerings and boost student enrollment in career and technical education over the next five years.

What would closing U.S. Dept. of Education mean for special education in Kent County?

Podcasts Charles Honey

President Trump has vowed to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. What’s at risk for special-education programs locally if this happens?

Teacher recognized for ‘excellence in Chinese teaching’

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Yuqi Zhao said she enjoys seeing students build in their confidence and explore the world beyond Forest Hills.

Growth continues in free-to-all preschool program

Kent ISD Erin Albanese

The Great Start Readiness Program continues to add classrooms in anticipation of future growth.

State official ‘very concerned’ about possible threats to education funding

All Districts Riley Kelley

Rep. Carol Glanville talked with constituents about education budget issues while visiting Kent District Library’s Grandville branch.

Junior kindergarten to start next school year

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Parent support drove the district’s decision to offer junior kindergarten.

State grant benefits school food programs, farmers

Comstock Park Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The 10 Cents for Michigan’s Kids and Farms grant program connects students to local farms by providing funds to schools to purchase Michigan-grown food.

Red envelopes & hot pot: Elementary celebrates Chinese New Year

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Annual Chinese New Year celebration brings students together to explore the traditions of one of the most celebrated holidays in the world.

A career in auto repair? For some students, it starts in high school

Podcasts Charles Honey

A Grandville High School teacher and student discuss the “motor skills” learned and career options opened by classes in automotive maintenance as well as in other career and technical education programs.