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Efficiency needed to get funds to schools, superintendents say

Thornapple Kellogg Allison Poosawtsee

One-time funding for mental health, school safety and learning loss mitigation are taking too long to reach districts, educators said. Districts must pass their budgets by July 1, but the state’s deadline is Oct. 1...

Growing the next generation of educators

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

By clearing a pathway to the field of education, the Teacher Academy has seen a growing interest among students...

Working — and studying — for a living

All Districts Carol Lautenbach

A recent national news story about exploitation of children in West Michigan workplaces prompts new legislation and emphasizes the importance of school-issued work permits in ensuring student safety and well-being...

Building — and biting into — a better box

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Cole Herring and Abby Tichelaar aimed for the stars with their edible package design...

Homeland Security cadet academy simulates real-life careers

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Criminal justice students develop investigative skills alongside Homeland Security agents...

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Hospitality at the hospital

Kent ISD Brett Atwood

Kent Career Technical Center advanced culinary students are completing three five-week internship experiences at the hospital, where they are working with patient services, in the cafe and in catering...

First taste of career exploration: hydroponically delicious

Lowell Meghan Gracy

Inside a greenhouse at Lowell Area Schools’ Wittenbach Center, senior David Johnston has started a produce business, Céva Farm, using knowledge from agriculture and biology classes...

Raising recognition of career and tech ed

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The congresswoman has co-introduced a bill that would create a category for CTE and vocational ed programs on U.S. Census data...

Hot off the 3D printer: communication equity

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

When staff looked to build a better keyguard, they didn’t have to go far to find a solution...

Intentional spaces inspire and connect students

Issues in Education Carol Lautenbach

Designing for today’s learning outcomes in yesterday’s school buildings comes with barriers and constraints that can be overcome with intentional and creative solutions...

Districts request more time to spend federal funds

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Extending the deadline would allow more time for the job market to open up, and for districts to pump resources into educator pipeline development, said one superintendent...