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Andrea Lewis doesn't think of herself as someone with the bottomless drive to tackle any problem. But she also won't back away from issues she...

‘A Lot of Wisdom and Honest Talk’

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Lazevious Steele sat snugly in a barber chair as Duane Bacchus used a razor to perfect his fade. The next day, Lazevious and other...

#accepted

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Senior D'Nyszha Brand was accepted into six colleges: Baker College, Ferris State University, Wayne State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Aquinas College and Western...

Creating Strong Bonds, One Slushie at a Time

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

You could call Susan Eiler the pizza pixie, the slushie specialist, the candy connoisseur or the movie maven. Some students refer to her as...

Through the Storm to See the Rainbow

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

April Martinez is the kind of person who asks, "Do you need anything else?" and "What more can I do?" She's the student who is...

Expo Connects Families to Local Resources

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Esperanza Mercado and her children now know how to get the biggest bang for their food buck at farmers markets this summer. Along with...

Stressed Out? We Have Just the Place for You

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

In a room at Godwin Heights High School that formerly served as the site for in-house suspension, students now come for help in the...

Good Choices, Stylish Looks

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Godwin Heights High School students recently had the chance to strut their stuff, modeling the latest fashions during Pure Passion for Fashion, an event...

Phys Ed Building Already Paying Off for Students

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

The high school Physical Education Building -- complete with auxiliary gym, elevated one-eighth mile track and weight room -- is now welcoming athletes and...

A Strong, Clear Message

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Fourth-grader Explains Stuttering to Classmates

District Talent on Full Display at Art Show

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

The work of K-12 artists created a huge collage of talent on display recently during the District-wide Art Show. Many mediums were showcased, and high...

Big Achievement Jump Earns Reward Status

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

With its biggest jump since last year –from 25 to 46 percent in third-grade math proficiency– West Godwin Elementary School was named a Reward...

‘We’re on the Right Track’

Godwin Heights Charles Honey

When Principal Tricia Mathes announced to her staff that their school had been taken off the state’s list of Priority Schools, they cheered and...

‘World-Class’ Band Program Thrives on Community Support

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Drive down 36th Street SW between Buchanan and Division on a fall day, and the sound of trumpets, trombones, clarinets, flutes and drums fills...

Warm Hearts = Warm Clothes for the Holidays

Godwin Heights Linda Odette

"It's warm inside my hat!" a student yelled after putting on a new winter hat he received from the Warmth and Good Cheer event...

Hooked on Good Behavior

Godwin Heights Erin Albanese

Every other Friday afternoon, the school week ends in a big dance party at West Godwin Elementary School, with students and teachers moving and...

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent County, which enroll more than 90,000 students. Founded in 2013, we are an editorially independent news site funded by Kent ISD, local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and photojournalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues that enhance or discourage student success, and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

Northview grad is a future forest mapper

Teacher’s latest book focuses on motivation in education

Former principal returns to read, substitute teach at his old school

Fifth-grader publishes book, sequel to come

Future health care pros sample multiple career focuses

Young readers follow the recipe for perfect pound cake

Young engineers turn paper into a wild ride

Montessori students sound out the basics of bluegrass

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‘The journey’s not over’: High-schoolers showcase Black history

Art contest celebrates kindness, compassion and community

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