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All Districts Erin Albanese

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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.

Couple shares ‘a calling’ to make a difference for students in urban schools

Podcasts Charles Honey

Two Grand Rapids educators talk to SNN about why they’ve devoted their careers to helping students grow into their best selves and to giving back to the community.

Event addresses youth homelessness, on the rise in Kent County

All Districts Erin Albanese

Organizations and community leaders are joining forces to end youth homelessness.

Regional school millage renewed, will continue to benefit all districts

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A millage that has provided funds for staff, intervention, field trips and other opportunities got a big nod from Kent ISD voters.

Local resources available as SNAP benefits face pause

All Districts Erin Albanese

More than 77,000 people in Kent County receive SNAP benefits. Schools are helping them find resources if assistance is paused.

Medical emergency? They can sprint into action

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Lee High School’s cross-country team recently earned their CPR certification to be better prepared to take care of one another on and off the course.

Regional enhancement millage, other education-related proposals up for vote

All Districts Erin Albanese

What’s on the ballot in your district this fall? Find out in this preview of school proposals.

Education budget a ‘decent’ outcome, with ‘asterisks’

All Districts Erin Albanese

With the state budget finally in place, school leaders look at its impacts for the school year in terms of increases and cuts.

Helping Ellie learn: ‘I want her to be a part of everything, just as she is’

Podcasts Charles Honey

A team approach enables a second-grader with Down syndrome to learn in a general-education classroom at Meadow Ridge Elementary.

High school students put on Hispanic Heritage Festival for community

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

This year’s well-attended Hispanic Heritage Festival was organized by the Legendary Leaders student group.

She finds joy in guiding the youngest learners

Inspiring her peers to make time to make a difference

Familiar face, new role

Re-launched elementary program seeks male volunteers

Across state lines, art students find a shared rhythm

Healthy, fulfilling vending options: books

New math strategy equals confidence, competence

Alum shares love of reading, writing with students

Elementary school integrates therapy dog into lessons

Student documentary honors retired counseling dog

Speech, occupational therapy blend during weekly class

High school students lead lessons for middle-school peers

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