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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. 

Hallways become global gateways for Hispanic Heritage Month

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Classroom displays representing 14 countries brought culture to life as students explored heritage, crafts and traditions from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Stuffed giraffe ‘spots’ great attendance

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
To earn a visit from Captain Spots, it’s a whole-class effort.

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.  

He found his fit teaching students about engineering

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Kelloggsville alum returns to inspire future innovations in the middle school’s STEM and broadcast programs.

Thanks to collaborative, new teachers say, ‘we know we can do it’ 

Podcasts Charles Honey
Two teachers explain how the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative is helping them earn full credentials for the classroom jobs they love.   

Budget gridlock makes future uncertain for state free meals program

All Districts Riley Kelley
What would the elimination of the Michigan School Meals program mean for area districts?

New year, new roles 

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Several Kelloggsville staff members are taking on fresh leadership positions for 2025-26.

Students prioritize personal growth for this school year

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Learning to budget, building social skills and being open to new opportunities are just a few things students are excited about this school year.

State, federal funding ‘mess’ complicates return to school

Podcasts Charles Honey
Students are back in school, but where are the state and federal funds? A public schools lobbyist explains the political logjam.

On putting in ‘the real work’ & making a mean guacamole

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
SNN talks to the new principal at West Kelloggsville Elementary.

Student homeless numbers increase, future funding uncertain

All Districts Erin Albanese
The number of students experiencing homelessness is up and future funding to meet their needs is uncertain.

Summer outreach connects families facing housing insecurity with resources

All Districts Erin Albanese
During summer months, more families live in cars or are unsheltered. Kent ISD and community partners are working to help them.

Board approves enhancement millage renewal proposal for November ballot

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
If voters approve the renewal it will generate $35.6 million for public and charter schools. 
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