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Students & grandpas connect through cards, hugs, common languages

Kentwood Erin Albanese
“Refugee grandpas” are working directly with refugee students at Glenwood Elementary School, filling gaps in language and culture, and adding a sense of family.

Let’s play! And learn while we’re playing 

How Schools Work School News Network
Does the start of school mean the end of play? No! Step into a few classrooms to see how play is a part of learning and learn more about how to support your child’s playful learning in and out of school.

Schools see success in statewide push for phonics-based approach to reading

The Road to Reading Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
After one year of using LETRS, Grand Rapids’ Sibley Elementary School saw its reading scores go up.

Playful learning is everywhere

How Schools Work School News Network
Fostering playful learning: It’s everywhere and for everyone! 

Teacher shortage: ‘glimmer of hope’ on horizon?

Kent ISD Riley Kelley
From reexamining pay scales to embracing grants, alternative pathways to teacher certification and other supports, area school districts are doing what they can to right the ship.

Teacher shortage remains a major challenge in Kent County, beyond

Kent ISD Riley Kelley
Teachers are in short supply, but new educators like Jackie Domeier are determined to pursue their dream careers.

Teacher-designed classrooms help students feel supported, calm and creative

Issues in Education Alexis Stark
Teachers across Kent County intentionally design their classrooms to optimize their students’ learning and sense of community.

Restorative circles create safe space at the top of the day  

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Restorative morning circles in Margaret Sicilian’s classroom at Central Elementary lift barriers and open the possibility for connection, collaboration and mutual understanding. 

‘It’s really all about providing equity’

Grandville School News Network
General education students and students with cognitive impairments get to learn alongside each other...

Increasing entertainment accessibility for the hard-of-hearing community

Student Voices School News Network
Northview High School senior Evan Arnold studies American Sign Language and is asking big questions about equal access for everyone...

Students tackle youth mental health crisis with peers

Youth Mental Health School News Network
As Michigan schools strategize to provide mental health support for students, these high schoolers are taking action on their own...

Amid youth mental health crisis, districts invest in new programs

Youth Mental Health School News Network
Youth are in crisis when it comes to mental health. What are Kent County schools doing to address the concerns that students bring into the classroom?

Gun safety and mental-health services: it’s not an either-or to stop school shootings

All Districts Charles Honey
Students say both safety legislation and improved mental-health services are needed to stem the tide of mass school shootings. Adults need to listen and take action...

Efficiency needed to get funds to schools, superintendents say

Thornapple Kellogg School News Network
One-time funding for mental health, school safety and learning loss mitigation are taking too long to reach districts, educators said. Districts must pass their budgets by July 1, but the state’s deadline is Oct. 1...

Newly configured preschool focuses on being inclusive

Empowering Abilities Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
This year, all of Godwin’s 4-year-old preschool students are now housed at the Early Education Center...

What do you like best about school?

All Districts Erin Albanese
In this final installment of our student roundtable, the high school panelists share what they enjoy about school, and what makes them feel connected...
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