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Free meal program feeding many kids this summer

All Districts Erin Albanese
School districts are working to make sure no child goes hungry this summer.

Family nights build connections, strengthen support

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Kenowa Hills and Grandville elementary families came together throughout the school year to share meals and conversations about parenting, relationship-building and resources available in their community. 

From SchoolAI to Google Gemini, students learn to navigate AI

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD districts are integrating artificial intelligence into lessons that build critical thinking skills, encourage ethical use and prepare students for a technology-driven future.

Immersive learning: when museum becomes classroom

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
When fourth-graders spend an entire week at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, there’s no limit to what they might discover.

Grads contemplate life after high school: ‘We will be fine’

Podcasts Charles Honey
Three graduating seniors talk about their dreams, concerns and goals, from improving health equity and dental care to helping save the environment.

HOPE Gardens opens new community greenhouse

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The greenhouse is located behind West Godwin Elementary School, one of HOPE Gardens’ partner schools.

Coaches offer ongoing support for preschool teachers

Grandville Erin Albanese
Coaches work side-by-side with preschool teachers, helping them navigate educating Kent ISD’s youngest learners.

Preschool service project plants growing friendships

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
Grandville preschoolers and Grand Village residents recently came together for a multigenerational spring project.

Kent County teen service group seeks applications

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Wedgwood Christian Services’ TeenCHARGE is accepting applications through June 5 for its teen leadership and service program.

Creating art ‘in a way that works for them’

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
Adaptive tools are making a big difference for elementary students in this teacher’s ASD art class.

WHS & WMU graduate’s mission: to be a voice for refugees

Podcasts Charles Honey
For Mehran Najafi, coming to the U.S. as a refugee from Afghanistan was “like winning a lottery ticket.” Now he wants to help other refugees win tickets too. 

Board chooses assistant superintendent as next district leader

Grandville Erin Albanese
Newly named Superintendent John Philo has 23 years of experience in the district.

Grandville BOE to interview one for superintendent job

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
The Grandville Board of Education has selected one candidate to interview for the open position of superintendent.

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

All Districts Riley Kelley
The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

Fourth-graders lend support to grad tackling Iditarod adventure

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
From Michigan to Alaska, a Grandville graduate is feeling the encouragement from his former elementary school as he embarks on a big goal.

Ensuring smooth reunifications after emergency events

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County.
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