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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?

Right where she wants to be

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Karen Baum has her dream job: principal at West Godwin Elementary.

From hallways to helm: new superintendent starts first year

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The new district superintendent aims to foster an environment where both students and staff can thrive and grow.

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.
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