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District expands leadership team

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Forest Hills Public Schools has filled several administrative positions for the 2025–26 school year, including roles in human resources, student services and school leadership.

She learns from her students to celebrate simple things 

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
This Pine Ridge kindergarten teacher says her job is fulfilling and rewarding some 34 years and counting.

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.

Designing their way out of ‘wicked’ problems

Grandville Alexis Stark
This summer’s Wege Prize High School Collaborative Studio, hosted by Kendall College of Art and Design, inspired students to design accessible and sustainable parks, fashion and prescription pill bottles.

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.

Students dance, sing their way through theater camp

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Forest Hills Fine Arts Center brought back its summer theater program for elementary and middle school students this year.

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.

Approved federal voucher program is scaled back version of original plan

All Districts Erin Albanese
The sweeping federal funding bill passed July 3 includes a school voucher program, but it's not as far reaching as originally planned.

His music career is on track, thanks to guitar hero

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
An act of kindness is a life-changing surprise for one student after a teacher shares his story with generous family friends.

Resolution Center hosts restorative practices training for educators

All Districts Erin Albanese
A training on restorative practices aims to equip educators with skills to use in the classroom.

After first year of teaching, ‘I feel like I could just keep going’  

All Districts Charles Honey
First-year Kent City teacher Marla Anderson has no regrets about going into public-school teaching, calling it “the best job.”

From Freud to future: AP Psych class gets career-curious

Forest Hills Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
AP Psychology students at Northern High School took their learning beyond the classroom by meeting with professionals to explore real-world careers in psychology.

Massive federal spending bill includes nationwide school voucher program

All Districts Erin Albanese
A first-of-its kind federal school voucher program would allow 100% tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.
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