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His eyes are on the skies, thanks to Aviation Electronics

Lowell Erin Albanese

Senior Patrick Hoke is exiting high school with an FAA certification in hand and plans to fly planes.

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.

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.

Business, college and K-12 leaders come together to boost student literacy

Kenowa Hills Alexis Stark

TalentFirst partners with West Michigan K-12 and teaching-college leaders to work together to solve an early literacy crisis.

What would closing U.S. Dept. of Education mean for special education in Kent County?

Podcasts Charles Honey

President Trump has vowed to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. What’s at risk for special-education programs locally if this happens?

New principal excited about supporting MySchool@Kent students

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Jared Herron is the new principal at MySchool@Kent, eager to lead in a newly renovated space.

Oral Deaf Program marks 125-year legacy of support & success

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Early screenings and technology has helped students in Kent ISD’s Oral Deaf Program make the transition to their home schools sooner.

Professor to join Grandville board after ISD decision

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell

GVSU professor Amy Campbell will be the next member of the Grandville Public Schools Board of Education after a unanimous vote by the Kent ISD School Board Monday evening.