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Their mission: ‘to be a beacon of hope’ for students and families

Podcasts Charles Honey
Kent School Services Network is a nonprofit that helps students and families with health care, food and other necessities crucial to learning. 

Arts Council elimination could negatively impact schools

All Districts Morgan Jarema
The Michigan House has voted to approve a state budget that would eliminate the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. That has the potential to cut arts programs in schools across the state.

Free summer meals at select KDL branches

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Sack Suppers at KDL are available to children and teens at KDL’s Wyoming, Kelloggsville and Kentwood branches.

The art of believing in himself

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
He overcame self-doubt and found direction through creativity, earning recognition for his work across the district.

Summer EBT offers up to $120 for groceries

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A local school leader is helping to raise awareness about the summer program to ensure eligible families use the benefits available to them.

Free meal program feeding many kids this summer

All Districts Erin Albanese
School districts are working to make sure no child goes hungry this summer.

Turning bilingual skills into career opportunities

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A new class at Godwin Heights High School gives seniors hands-on training and awards certification for real-world careers.

From SchoolAI to Google Gemini, students learn to navigate AI

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD districts are integrating artificial intelligence into lessons that build critical thinking skills, encourage ethical use and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

Districts collaborate to plan for AI integration

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
Educators from six school districts have joined forces this school year to plan for AI integration — bouncing around ideas, learning about tools and looking ahead.

Caps, gowns and game plans: juniors look to the future

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
As they prepare to enter their senior year, the Class of 2027 participated in spring training to explore plans for life after high school. 

Pieces of Godwin’s story come together as one puzzle

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A district-wide art project highlights each student’s individuality while illustrating how they all fit together.

Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’

Podcasts Charles Honey
Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.

HOPE Gardens opens new community greenhouse

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The greenhouse is located behind West Godwin Elementary School, one of HOPE Gardens’ partner schools.

Helping students see what’s possible through arts careers

Kent ISD Riley Kelley
From comics and graphic design to video game production, art educators talked about the various career opportunities their skilled students have before them.

Sixth-grader draws attention with art skills

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Weston Minnema earned a Yes I Can! Award for art from the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children.

$3K tool kits give Tech Center students a career edge

Caledonia Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Six seniors each received a toolbox filled with tools they will use to pursue careers in manufacturing.
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