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Not your typical conference

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

EdCampGR is designed to let educators share topics and ideas...

Pursuing the law to help those in tough places

Kent City Allison Poosawtsee

This Kent City student is planning a career in law enforcement to help women and children in need...

Inspired by grandfather, he inspired generations of students

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After 40 years of teaching vocational ed, Larry Ridley retires from the profession that picked him...

Hoping to see the world through a camera lens

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A natural talent has led Angel Vargas into a passion for photography with dreams of traveling the world...

Longtime area superintendent Mike Weiler remembered as trusting and caring leader

Kent City Ezra Craker

Influential educational leader leaves legacy of achievement and positive culture...

Play, laugh, learn

Kent ISD Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

It was all about the fun and community resources at a recent early education event...

Positive energy as bright as spring sunshine

Forest Hills Carol Lautenbach

Three words from lead teacher Amy Goebels led Nancy Sullivan to bring her affinity for young children to life in Collins Elementary’s Great Start Readiness Program...

Kent ISD launches CareerPrep 2030 initiative

Career Exploration Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Leaders shared thoughts on how to connect students to potential careers, help grow the local business economy, and build a pipeline of local talent to help fill current and expected employment vacancies...

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...

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School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent County, which enroll more than 90,000 students. Founded in 2013, we are an editorially independent news site funded by Kent ISD, local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and photojournalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues that enhance or discourage student success, and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

‘You can do anything and everything’

His heart is in the health care field

Northview grad is a future forest mapper

Teacher’s latest book focuses on motivation in education

Book battle promotes literacy, teamwork

Future health care pros sample multiple career focuses

Young readers follow the recipe for perfect pound cake

Young engineers turn paper into a wild ride

High-school journalists provide behind-the-scenes look at news production

Basketball team unites students, promotes inclusion

Diving into social-emotional learning

‘The journey’s not over’: High-schoolers showcase Black history

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