Kelloggsville Archives - Page 6 of 25 - School News Network

Commentary: Are teachers really appreciated, or under ‘anti-woke’ attack?

All Districts Charles Honey

Teacher Appreciation Week should be a celebration of our children’s best instructors, but federal DEI ultimatums tied to funding are threatening their academic freedom and support for disadvantaged students.

Poverty simulation available to schools

All Districts Alexis Stark

Access of West Michigan hopes to educate more students, teachers and leaders in education about the realities of poverty and inspire advocacy.

How much do mental-health stressors complicate the high-school experience?

All Districts Charles Honey

How big of an issue is mental health in high school? Our student panelists weigh in on the pressures they face, including college costs and the need to be successful.

Middle-school multitasking: exploring career pathways during lunch

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The goal of these lunch talks is to help students think about possible careers as they plan for their next steps after high school.

Voters asked to renew non-homestead millage to support school operations

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The district is seeking a renewal of its 18-mill non-homestead millage, about $4.4 million, which is approximately 13% of its budget.

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.

Young brains, big potential: From birth onward, special-ed services can make a lifetime of difference

All Districts School News Network

"Study Hall" talks to Lindsey VanDyke about how intervening with children’s special needs from the time they’re born can best prepare them for school and life.

Preschool program hosts open houses this week

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Open houses are April 24 and 25 at locations across Kent County and in the Thornapple Kellogg school district.

Students showcase talent & skill during ‘Musical Madness’

Kelloggsville Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

From individual scale competitions to team “Jeopardy,” students demonstrated their musical knowledge while learning to work as a team.

What is the non-homestead tax, and who pays it?

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Homeowners do not pay a non-homestead millage, so why are they required to vote on it? We take a look at the Headlee Amendment and Proposal A.

Opening career pathways through work-based learning

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The third in our series of articles about CareerPrep 2030, a Kent ISD initiative to expand offerings and boost student enrollment in career and technical education over the next five years.