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New book club focuses on dual-language programs

All Districts Alexis Stark
Educators can sign up to take part in a book club led by leaders in the field of bilingual education.

‘The GOAT’ says farewell to Kenowa Hills

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
As his tenure as Kenowa Hills’ superintendent comes to an end, Jerry Hopkins remembers, reflects and looks forward to what lies ahead for him, his family and the district. 

Districts grapple with falling student counts, other funding issues

All Districts Erin Albanese
Declining enrollment, the expiration of federal funds and inflation are top concerns of administrators as they work to balance district budgets.

Their mission: ‘to be a beacon of hope’ for students and families

Podcasts Charles Honey
Kent School Services Network is a nonprofit that helps students and families with health care, food and other necessities crucial to learning. 

Emergency training helps bus drivers sharpen skills 

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The four-hour program gave drivers hands-on practice in emergency response, communication and student safety.

Arts Council elimination could negatively impact schools

All Districts Morgan Jarema
The Michigan House has voted to approve a state budget that would eliminate the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. That has the potential to cut arts programs in schools across the state.

Free summer meals at select KDL branches

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Sack Suppers at KDL are available to children and teens at KDL’s Wyoming, Kelloggsville and Kentwood branches.

Summer EBT offers up to $120 for groceries

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A local school leader is helping to raise awareness about the summer program to ensure eligible families use the benefits available to them.

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.

Educator event showcases manufacturing career pathways

Kent ISD Alexis Stark
STEAM educators from across Michigan immersed themselves in real-life manufacturing at the Kent ISD’s spring STEAM Network Connect event at Amway.

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.

Utilizing AI to ‘help the world’

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
Central Elementary fourth-graders designed an AI-powered drone to protect fish in the Great Lakes, earning them first place in the Presidential AI Challenge.

Kenowa Hills board selects next superintendent

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
The Board of Education selected Kenowa Hills Director of Human Resources Cherie Horner as its next superintendent.

Three finalists named in superintendent search

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark
The Kenowa Hills Board of Education will interview three final candidates for the role of district superintendent this Thursday, May 14. 
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