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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.

TEAM 21, nonprofit & local business prepare meals for community

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Godwin Heights and Godfrey-Lee students teamed up to prepare meals for the Wyoming community.

Proud, exhausted, worthwhile: reflecting on the marathon of teaching

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

After more than 20 years of teaching, Lee Middle School science teacher Janene Parney has learned a lot about her profession and herself as a person.

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.

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.

Chef to a US president says ‘curiosity, consistency’ key to success

Multi Districts Alexis Stark

Cliff Rome, the nationally acclaimed restaurant owner and personal and executive chef to President Barack Obama, visited three Kent County schools during Black History Month to discuss the transformative power of hospitality.

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.

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.

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.

Governor announces statewide art, writing contests for K-12 students

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The deadline is Feb. 15 for students interested in submitting an entry.

Task forces focus on creative ways to encourage attendance

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Lee Middle and High Schools’ attendance task force is taking truancy seriously and coming up with entertaining methods of encouraging all students to be at school and in class on time.

New math strategy equals confidence, competence

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey Elementary is implementing new methods for learning math to increase fifth-graders’ engagement and confidence.

Teen musicians find passion, community in the ABC Orchestra

Podcasts Charles Honey

The ABC Orchestra spreads holiday joy with its spirited blend of pop, rock and jazz, along with playing community gigs all school year.

Funding vs. rights: Michigan schools push back on grant waiver

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Michigan school districts are wrestling with whether to accept millions in mental health funding or reject it over a controversial waiver they say puts their legal rights at risk.

High school students lead lessons for middle-school peers

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

They may be just a few years older, but Lee High School students are providing middle-schoolers with a map to success.

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

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students weighed in on a variety of topics, from artificial intelligence to mental health.

Proud, exhausted, worthwhile: reflecting on the marathon of teaching

Longtime English teacher discovers ‘the possibilities of something new’

In her classroom, learning comes alive

She’s on the lookout for that ‘OMG moment’ of understanding

Actors reflect on history’s lessons, speaking out

Student artists commemorate founding of the US

New classroom library sparks excitement for reading

Exploring the ‘science-y side’ of the Winter Games

Student artists commemorate founding of the US

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

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