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Foundation providing reunification training to educators

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent ISD and Michigan State Police will partner to host the two-day training.

Teaching: Lowering barriers, encouraging passion

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

More than 260 applied to be part of the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative. All tuition, fees and supplies are provided for those accepted.

Pair of Tech Center satellite program open houses this month

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Aviation electronics and maintenance is Feb.14, and biomedical research and technology is Feb. 15.

Applications now available for criminal justice program

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Sophomores and juniors interested in the Kent Career Tech Center program are invited to apply through March 6.

Kent Career Tech Center hosts open house in February

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

This is an opportunity for potential students and families to check out programs offered by the Tech Center.

Finding focus and a fresh start through auto mechanics

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A fresh start gives a Comstock Park junior a new perspective about school and his future.

All hands on deck for this holiday celebration

Kent ISD Brett Atwood

Lincoln Developmental Center transforms into a winter wonderland when students and staff members deck the halls.

Former Forest Hills superintendent selected as new director of area education advocacy

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Dan Behm assumes his new role in January as executive director of Education Advocates of West Michigan.

Credit to Minecraft? Student plans future in engineering

Cedar Springs Riley Kelley

Cedar Springs High School senior Joslyn Zavala is working toward a career as a civil engineer. Kent Career Tech Center, she said, helped her figure that out.

Tech Center introduces virtual anatomy table

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Health science students have the opportunity to get an up-close look at the human body and its systems.

KSSN puts out wish list

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Backpacks and personal care items are just some items on the list as are snow pants and board games.

Kent ISD names director of strategic planning

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Ron Houtman, a 21-year Kent ISD veteran, assumed a new role on November 1

County residents overwhelmingly approve KDL millage renewal

All Districts Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The new lower millage rate will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. It is projected to generate $26.6 million in its first year.

New partnership brings health care career course to students

Wyoming Erin Albanese

Wyoming High Schools students are learning about health care careers through a new class offered in partnership with Kent ISD.

Schools see success in statewide push for phonics-based approach to reading

The Road to Reading Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After one year of using LETRS, Grand Rapids’ Sibley Elementary School saw its reading scores go up.

Educators, legislators talk teacher pay, diversity, more

Multi Districts Riley Kelley

Sen. Winnie Brinks and State Rep. Carol Glanville spoke to educators about the teacher shortage during a recent visit to Grandville.

A passion & a career could come into alignment

Teaching the next generation an important trade

‘My goal for you is just to get better’

Parent employees spark increase in volunteering

Field trip to IT company a real-world experience

Reading challenge leads to lessons in art, geography & more

Home Improvement class teaches repair basics

School partners with GVSU for literacy event

Braille & beyond: Students learn about navigating an unseen world

ASD classroom now serving your morning pick-me-up

New smartphone law a ‘win-win-win’ for students, teachers, families

Student artists commemorate founding of the US

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