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Student Voices

This series provides a platform for the voices of students — their views on issues, their dreams and aspirations, and their own media reports from school publications, broadcast studios and video productions.

We ask students: What is high school like for you?

All Districts Erin Albanese

Ten students, 10 different high schools. We ask, ‘What is school like for you?’ They weigh in on that, and so much more.

What’s a transient luminous event? Student meteorologist explains

Kent City School News Network

A local student meteorologist explains some unique occurrences that can happen during thunderstorms.

High school broadcasters inspire middle school channel

Kentwood School News Network

East Kentwood student reporter Eliesa Kajolli has the story on the new Valleywood Middle School news program.

Student news crew explores how the district feeds thousands of students every day

Kentwood School News Network

Kentwood Public Schools feeds thousands of students every day. The Falcon News Network team explores how the district makes it happen.

Podcast: ‘Serious fun’ leads to serious success

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

Junior and football player Daniel explains that the first step toward success is learning to take yourself a little less seriously.

Student journalists look at what’s next for tech in West Michigan

Kentwood School News Network

Falcon News Network checks out GVSU’s technology plans in a recent broadcast.

High-schoolers share thoughts on school safety, engagement & more

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Godwin Heights sophomores interview peers about mental health, school safety, engagement and belonging.

Student broadcaster pushes for positive coverage in advisory role

Sparta Riley Kelley

As part of a national advisory team, this Sparta senior is steering the future editorial direction of PBS student programming.

On podcast, teen shares about major loss, forgiveness & gratitude

Grandville School News Network

As new details about her dad's passing were revealed to her as a teenager, McCaylee had to reconcile the reality of his death with the memory of his role in her life.

Poet pens work celebrating school library’s achievement

Godfrey-Lee Alexis Stark

Lee High School sophomore and poet Arianna Wheeler wrote a poem in honor of the school's newly renovated library receiving Model 21st Century School Library status.

State of the Student tackles four big topics

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Area students were center stage at the annual “Listen. Learn. Lead.” event to share their thoughts about mental health, school safety, engagement and belonging.

High-schoolers talk mental health with education leaders, legislators

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

What can schools do to support student mental health and make connections? Students shared their thoughts on how and why it’s so important to them.

Student news crew interviews state superintendent

Kentwood School News Network

Falcon News Network interviewed State Superintendent Michael Rice about mental health needs.

Same family, different major goals

Northview Beth Heinen Bell

Twins Christian and Xander both have big plans for the future, yet you won’t find them working together. We recently spoke with the pair about their (very individual) dreams and how their school is helping them get there.

Summer internship leads to national news segment

Kentwood Erin Albanese

East Kentwood senior Nuha Hussein discovered two key things during her summer internship: the impacts of climate change on a tiny island and her love for journalism.

What do you want to learn? Zinser students weigh in

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

On their first day of school, Zinser Elementary students share what they’re most excited to learn in the new school year.

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues facing students and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

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We ask students: What is high school like for you?

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