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Students take pi celebration school-wide

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

When asked how they wanted to celebrate Pi Day, these students said they wanted the entire school to be involved.

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

All Districts Riley Kelley

The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

Young marketers take on real-world challenges

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A mentorship program gives Kent Career Tech Center Entrepreneurship and Marketing students hands-on experience in how businesses collaborate and bring ideas to life.

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.

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.

New classroom library sparks excitement for reading

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Second-grade teacher Kelsey Berry was the sole recipient in Kent County to receive a TalentFirst grant for a new classroom library.

Student entrepreneurs: making money doing what they love

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

A fashion designer. Two bakers. A musician. Meet students with their own gigs, pursuing their goals and dreams through their own endeavors.

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.

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All Districts Erin Albanese

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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.

Coats, colors and big smiles at North Godwin

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The national nonprofit Operation Warm visited North Godwin Elementary, ensuring every student received a free coat.

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.

Across state lines, art students find a shared rhythm

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

By creating artwork from their favorite songs, high-schoolers from Michigan and Louisiana discovered how art can bridge distances and reveal personal stories.

Exploring, learning, loving it: Zero Hour in action

Godwin Heights Brett Atwood

Godwin Heights Middle School’s Zero Hour program allows students to explore interests in their favorite content areas, such as math and literature.

A passion & a career could come into alignment

Teaching the next generation an important trade

‘My goal for you is just to get better’

Parent employees spark increase in volunteering

Theater company, choirs to revisit the past & imagine the future

Students take pi celebration school-wide

Honing their approach to new phonics lessons

Program pairs mentors with high-school students

Braille & beyond: Students learn about navigating an unseen world

ASD classroom now serving your morning pick-me-up

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

Student artists commemorate founding of the US

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