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Longtime district leader ready to ‘create a legacy’ as superintendent

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
After more than 20 years in the district, Grandville’s new superintendent is prepared to do the big-picture thinking and continue leading with empathy.

New superintendents’ bottom line: ‘We’re here for the students’

Podcasts Charles Honey
Newly hired superintendents John Philo and Cherie Horner tackle the challenging tasks of leading their districts into a new school year. 

Starting a new school year on the right foot, in the right shoes

All Districts Alexis Stark
Grand Rapids nonprofit In The Image celebrated the 30th anniversary of its SHOES program by fitting more than 4,000 students with new back-to-school shoes. 

District leaders: state changes to school funding will help meet needs for all students

All Districts Erin Albanese
Local education leaders are lauding two big changes in the state education budget.

Building skills that last, from STEM into everything else

All Districts Erin Albanese
With work readiness on the decline, educators are looking at how to best teach in a rapidly advancing world and zeroing in on the interpersonal skills employers want the most.

Register for free back-to-school shoes through 30-year-old program

All Districts Alexis Stark
For the 30th year, students will receive free new shoes through a local nonprofit, just in time for the new school year.

No more tunnel vision: teens help businesses solve real issues

Kent ISD Alexis Stark
Kent County high school students participated in FutureSolve 26, a six-week summer internship program where students gained real-world experiences to help local companies.

Retired superintendent hired as education strategist

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
The former Grandville Public Schools superintendent is taking on a new challenge: helping schools plan and design new learning environments.

Kent ISD superintendent’s philosophy: ‘lead with kindness’

Kent ISD Charles Honey
Ron Gorman wasn’t a great K-12 student himself but now loves his work as leader of Kent ISD’s 20 school districts and its own programs.

New book club focuses on dual-language programs

All Districts Alexis Stark
Educators can sign up to take part in a book club led by leaders in the field of bilingual education.

Retiring superintendent reflects on ‘an amazing journey’ built on relationships

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
As he says goodbye to Grandville Public Schools, retiring Superintendent Roger Bearup is being remembered for his relationship-focused approach to leadership.

Districts grapple with falling student counts, other funding issues

All Districts Erin Albanese
Declining enrollment, the expiration of federal funds and inflation are top concerns of administrators as they work to balance district budgets.

Gaining hands-on automotive experience, certifications 

Grandville Brett Atwood
The new Weller Auto Tech Center at Grandville High School is more than a lab; it’s a fully functional, real-world automotive repair facility.

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.

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.
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