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Event addresses youth homelessness, on the rise in Kent County

All Districts Erin Albanese

Organizations and community leaders are joining forces to end youth homelessness.

Voters approve ballot measures in several districts, defeat bond in Rockford

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Several school ballot proposals sailed to victory Tuesday, with the notable exception of a $230 million bond proposal in Rockford Public Schools.

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.

Her recipe for leadership: mixing example with inspiration

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Junior Annet Lopez-Pinedo earned a Youth Award from the Committee to Honor César E. Chávez in recognition of her leadership.

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.

Safety, modern learning spaces focus of bond proposal

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The $44.5 million bond proposal would meet students' needs by improving security and modernizing learning spaces, district officials say.

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.

Storytime at fall family night

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Students and families shared the joy of reading during a community event hosted by West Godwin.

New leadership, shared vision: Principals embrace innovation & opportunity

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The new administrative duo at Godwin Heights High School is on the same page when it comes to leadership, but not when it comes to cats and dogs.

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.

‘Tote-tally’ appreciated: district educators get back-to-school surprise

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Ten Godwin Heights educators received surprise supply-filled totes through MASA’s new educator-focused Impact Award.

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?

‘I get to be a dad to so many people’

Incoming Michigan FFA president plans career in agriculture

Sixth-grader auditions for ‘America’s Got Talent’

Succession of classes leads to mechanical engineering path

Sixth-grader draws attention with art skills

The classroom calls out to these teaching cadets

Future songwriters, audio engineers learning to create in production lab

STEAM night shows ‘we never stop learning’

Sixth-grader draws attention with art skills

Tessa Bunting grows alongside the kids she teaches

Is there a place for AI in the arts? Student news crew explores

Creating art ‘in a way that works for them’

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