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Kent ISD sells Howard Christensen Nature Center

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Land Conservancy of West Michigan purchased the property with plans to maintain the 135 acres as a nature preserve.

Kent ISD cuts 10 positions due to loss of grants, dip in online school enrollment

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The loss of grant funds and declining enrollment at its virtual school leads the School Board to make staff cuts.

Teaching the next generation an important trade

Kent City School News Network
In the latest episode of the “Your Dream is Our Dream” podcast, an electrical instructor and high school senior discuss the importance of the technical trades.

Former Spelling Bee contestant takes top prize

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
15 students competed for the 2026 title of Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee champion.

Charting careers in mental health

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
More than 200 students from Kent County districts and the Kent Career Tech Center explored career opportunities in mental health at Pine Rest.

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

All Districts Riley Kelley
The education community talks about the new law restricting smartphone use in Michigan schools.

Young marketers take on real-world challenges

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A mentorship program gives Kent Career Tech Center Entrepreneurship and Marketing students hands-on experience in how businesses collaborate and bring ideas to life.

Ensuring smooth reunifications after emergency events

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Security officers have been practicing and adjusting procedures to create a standardized reunification process used for school districts across all of Kent County.

AI in the classroom: Can it enhance learning without replacing it?

Podcasts Charles Honey
The rapid advancement of AI in schools offers powerful learning tools along with potential problems, educators say.

Preschool program open houses this week

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Free preschool is available to families throughout Kent ISD who have a child turning 4 before Dec. 1.

You’re invited: Take the 2026 SNN audience survey

All Districts Erin Albanese
Your input has helped improve School News Network throughout our first 12 years. Now you can impact our future.

K-12 leaders advocate for weighted school funding formula

All Districts Erin Albanese
After seeing success in other states, local school leaders are advocating for a funding formula that better serves students who have a variety of needs.

Second CTE center coming to former Dutton Elementary site

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD has entered into a purchase agreement with Caledonia Community Schools for property located on 68th Street.

Hydraulics, robotics, job-ready skills: inside the world of mechatronics

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The mechatronics program is one of more than 30 programs area students will have the opportunity to explore during the Kent Career Tech Center’s annual open house Feb. 4 and 5.

New model provides ‘common language’ for emergency response in schools

All Districts Riley Kelley
The 'I Love U Guys' Foundation's model for school emergencies is being embraced by districts in Kent County and beyond.

Kent Career Tech Center launches network for alumni

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The new network seeks to bring together alumni and strengthen connections among current students.
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