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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.

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.

Today’s student leaders, tomorrow’s community leaders

Kent ISD School News Network

How is school helping students reach their goals? This podcast episode has students answering that question.

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.

Career coming into focus for this aspiring baker

He plans to ‘walk the line’ in new AP role

‘People supported me, and now I can support others’

She finds joy in guiding the youngest learners

Bonanza of books sparks generosity, collaboration

Students build, learn, launch – sending Cupid’s arrow flying

Hydraulics, robotics, job-ready skills: inside the world of mechatronics

How one teacher helps students beat national reading averages

Middle school to host regional writing competition in March

Students share why being heard matters

Elementary school integrates therapy dog into lessons

Student documentary honors retired counseling dog

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