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Early career shift a win for this educator, those she serves
Kent ISD
Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Jenny Fee says she is looking forward to serving as the Kent ISD’s assistant superintendent of instructional services.
New Tech Center principal looks forward to seeing how programs ‘impact kids in real time’
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Having seen how the Tech Center has impacted students at East Grand Rapids, Craig Weigel said he is excited to be part of the program’s team.
U.S. Education Secretary: ‘We gotta fight for our educators’
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona hosted a roundtable discussion on public service loan forgiveness with local educators.
First-year teacher wants students to know ‘You can have fun while learning’
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In this episode of Study Hall, first-year Kent City teacher Marla Anderson discusses why she chose teaching at a time new teachers are badly needed.
Why do most schools start before Labor Day? Several reasons
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Middle college programs are the main reason Kent ISD seeks a post-Labor Day waiver for all local school districts. But there are others.
Group goal: to become the next ‘leaders of the class’
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
The West Michigan Teacher Collaborative received $9 million from the state to expand its program and support future and current teachers.
New grants charge up districts’ plans to buy EV buses
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Riley Kelley
Funding from the state will help with planned EV bus purchases for Kent ISD, Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kentwood Public Schools.
Bus drivers role-play safety, security events
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
More than 170 attended a training focused on educating bus drivers on how to handle unexpected violence and threats.
Area educators explore potential of learning with AI
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
To help districts educate students about responsible and respectful technology use, Kent ISD has started a series of AI workshops and training.
Kent ISD’s new superintendent plans to keep the ‘good momentum’ going
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD Superintendent Ron Gorman took the helm July 1, and he’s focused on continuing the good momentum he sees in the organization.
Voters say ‘yes’ to library, early childhood millage requests
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Both the Kent District Library and the Ready by Five early childhood millage requests had huge support at the polls.
Health care leaders ask students for ideas, solutions
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Erin Albanese
Sixteen students are helping leading scientists and researchers solve problems at an advanced cancer treatment center in Grand Rapids.
Longtime leader in education leaves legacy as communicator
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Retiring superintendent Ron Koehler said he feels fortunate to have been able to use his skills to showcase the importance of education.
With unbridled enthusiasm, School News Network founder showed ‘our public schools work’
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Charles Honey
As she retires from Kent ISD, Allison Kaufman reflects on the founding of School News Network, the capstone of her long career.
Training on high-risk scenarios offered to bus drivers
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Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
Kent ISD is hosting a Proactive Response Training for all school bus drivers July 24.
Area districts receive EPA funding for electric buses
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Riley Kelley
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Kent ISD and Kentwood Public Schools will each receive federal funds to bring electric buses into their fleets.
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