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Kent Innovation High celebrates its last class

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The Class of 2023 marks the end of Kent Innovation High with 36 students...

Next up: space autographs

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD Launch U students place in Top 5 for NASA competition, and are rewarded with a very special honor...

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...

Asst. superintendent: ‘Gun laws should evolve with society’

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD Assistant Superintendent Chris Glass says gun reform laws are needed, along with discussion on mental health and social media...

Loves math, wants to work in medicine with children

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Senior Sarah Najar knows that the road will be long to reach her dream of being an anesthesiologist...

New initiative aims to connect students with careers & schools with employers

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD expands career exploration and work-based opportunities through its new Career and Talent Development initiative...
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