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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.

Commentary: Michigan’s most vulnerable students deserve a budget that meets their needs

All Districts School News Network

The Wyoming superintendent weighs in on state budget priorities.

Governor talks school meals, stalled budget during district visit

All Districts Erin Albanese

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited a Kentwood school this week and explained the need for the state’s universal free school meal program to continue.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off colorfully

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey Elementary celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with a spirit day for students to wear clothing representing their cultures.

Thanks to collaborative, new teachers say, ‘we know we can do it’

Podcasts Charles Honey

Two teachers explain how the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative is helping them earn full credentials for the classroom jobs they love.

Budget gridlock makes future uncertain for state free meals program

All Districts Riley Kelley

What would the elimination of the Michigan School Meals program mean for area districts?

District lays off three principals, other administrators

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Citing budget uncertainties and declining student numbers, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools laid off several administrators just ahead of Labor Day.

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.

Fifth-graders sound off on first day of school

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Godfrey Elementary fifth-graders are excited to learn about respect, reading and recess this school year.

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.

New AP traded a life on stage for one in education

Yes, he is tall, & he has high hopes for middle-schoolers

Her recipe for leadership: mixing example with inspiration

‘If they like being at school, they’re going to learn more’

Middle-schoolers showcase talents, find belonging in theater

Learning on a roll with delivery cart project

Fall play immerses cast & crew in Michigan history

Virtual welding sparks real-world learning

Local districts mirror statewide growth, student success in AP courses

New communication boards give students an outside voice

Project ReACT works to close disparities in discipline referrals

New bus allows transportation for all students — together

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