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Annual State of the Student event highlights student voice

Student Voices Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Students employed multiple forms of media at this year’s Listen. Learn. Lead. event to spotlight their lived experiences in school.

Couple shares ‘a calling’ to make a difference for students in urban schools

Podcasts Charles Honey
Two Grand Rapids educators talk to SNN about why they’ve devoted their careers to helping students grow into their best selves and to giving back to the community.

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.

Local districts mirror statewide growth, student success in AP courses

Multi Districts Erin Albanese
More students are taking AP and doing well in the courses at several local high 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.

New AP traded a life on stage for one in education

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Bill Kenny is the new assistant principal of C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary and Blandford School.

Local schools get Blue Ribbon designation from MDE

Multi Districts Riley Kelley
City High Middle School and Countryside Elementary School have been named Blue Ribbon Schools by MDE.

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.

Third-graders learn all about adaptation at Millennium Park

Grand Rapids Brett Atwood
C.A. Frost students fished, hiked trails and penned poems during a recent fall field trip.

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. 

This principal is thrilled to oversee ‘incredibly unique’ theme schools

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
Erin Shadowens is the new principal of C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary and Blandford School.

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.  

New & improved athletic hub is ready to greet student-athletes

Grand Rapids Riley Kelley
The district has unveiled the newly renovated Houseman Field.
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